CryptoTE Alternatives

CryptoTE is described as 'Text editor with integrated strong cryptography. It is based on the popular Scintilla widget and automatically stores text data in secure encrypted container files' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to CryptoTE for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Linux and Web-based apps. The best CryptoTE alternative is Milanote, which is free. Other great apps like CryptoTE are Notebook PEA, NPPCrypt, fSekrit and Swiftnotes.

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CryptoTE alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Text Editors or Team Collaboration Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of CryptoTE.

CryptoTE

Text Editor
Free • Open Source

CryptoTE is a text editor with integrated strong cryptography. It is based on the popular Scintilla widget and automatically stores text data in secure encrypted container files.

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CryptoTE alternatives page was last updated Apr 11, 2023

Milanote
Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.
336 Milanote alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Note-taking Tool
- Team Collaboration Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Milanote Features
1. Real time collaboration
2. Kanban Board
3. Vision board
4. Artists dashboard
5. Freeform notes
6. Mind Map view
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Milanote VS CryptoTE
Is Milanote a good alternative to CryptoTE?
- Milanote is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to CryptoTE.
- Milanote is the most popular free alternative to CryptoTE.
- Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryCryptoTE is Free and Open Source

Notebook PEA
Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.
210 Notebook PEA alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Notebook PEA Features
1. Portable
2. Hierarchical Structure
3. Privacy focused
4. Authenticated encryption
5. Encrypted Notes
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Notebook PEA VS CryptoTE
Is Notebook PEA a good alternative to CryptoTE?
- Almost everyone thinks Notebook PEA is a great CryptoTE alternative.
- Notebook PEA is the most popular Linux alternative to CryptoTE.
- Notebook PEA is the most popular Open Source alternative to CryptoTE.
- Notebook PEA is Free and Open SourceCryptoTE is also Free and Open Source
- Notebook PEA is Privacy focusedCryptoTE is not according to our users

NPPCrypt
NPPCrypt is a plugin for Notepad++ that will allow users to encrypt, decrypt text as well with create hashed messages/text and random blobs.
24 NPPCrypt alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Notepad++
NPPCrypt Features
Encrypted Notes
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NPPCrypt VS CryptoTE
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fSekrit
fSekrit is a small application for keeping securely encrypted notes. These notes are truly stand-alone; the editor program and your note are merged together into a tiny self-contained program file, bypassing the need to install a special application to view your data.
18 fSekrit alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Windows
fSekrit Features
Portable
Encrypted Notes
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fSekrit VS CryptoTE
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Swiftnotes
Swiftnotes is a note taking app that takes simplicity and speed to a whole new level.
266 Swiftnotes alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Android
Discontinued
This project is no longer maintained. Last version, 3.1.4, released in April 2017, can be still downloaded from GitHub.
Swiftnotes VS CryptoTE
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Sec Notes
An android app for writing and storing AES-128 encrypted notes. Supports notes, checklists and even spreadsheets. It is the only app in play store offering multiple security options like password protection, pattern lock and pin lock.
266 Sec Notes alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Android
Sec Notes Features
AES Encryption
Encrypted Notes
Notebook
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Sec Notes VS CryptoTE
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Paranoia Text Encryption
Paranoia Text Encryption keeps your SMS, emails, social networking posts, notes and any other text safe from snoopers, hackers and prying eyes.
16 Paranoia Text Encryption alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- iPhone
Paranoia Text Encryption Features
No features, maybe you want to suggest one?
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Paranoia Text Encryption VS CryptoTE
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Encrypted Notepad
Encrypted Notepad is a very simple to use application providing state of the art industrial-strength encryption to users who want nothing more than to store sensitive information in text documents. Users can be completely at ease in the security provided by Encrypted Notes...
21 Encrypted Notepad alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Text Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
Encrypted Notepad Features
Encrypted Notes
AES Encryption
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Discontinued
Last update in 2015: https://sourceforge.net/projects/enotes/
Encrypted Notepad VS CryptoTE
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Locknote
Store your most valuable notes in a LockNote. Hide your everyday notes in a safe place. Application and document in one: the mechanism to encrypt and decrypt a note is part of it. Secure, simple, independent. No installation required.
18 Locknote alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
Locknote Features
Portable
Encrypted Notes
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Discontinued
Last update from 2013, see https://sourceforge.net/projects/locknote/
Locknote VS CryptoTE
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CrocodileNote
Take simple text notes. You can put them into folders to create your own quick, easy and robust file structure.
257 CrocodileNote alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
Discontinued
last update 2014; source available in repo
CrocodileNote VS CryptoTE
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YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad
As an original Encrypted Notepad a YAEN is a very simple to use application providing state of the art industrial-strength encryption.
20 YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Text Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad Features
AES Encryption
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YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad VS CryptoTE
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K Notes
A beautiful note taking app with passcode protection for your mobiles and tablets.
13 K Notes alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
K Notes Features
Encrypted Notes
Password protection
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Discontinued
Both developer profile and app removed from Play Store
K Notes VS CryptoTE
Is K Notes a good alternative to CryptoTE?
- K Notes is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to CryptoTE.
- K Notes is Free and ProprietaryCryptoTE is Free and Open Source