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 Online / Web-based. The best alternative is Milanote, which is free. Other great apps like CryptoTE are Notebook PEA, NPPCrypt, fSekrit and Sec Notes.

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

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CryptoTE

Free • Open Source
Text Editor

Windows
Linux

CryptoTE is a text editor with integrated strong cryptography. It is based on the popular Scintilla widget and...

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Milanote
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
379 alternatives to Milanote
Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.
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Milanote Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Milanote simultaneously.
2. Kanban BoardMilanote allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
Vision board
Artists dashboard
Freeform notes
Mind Map view
Notebook PEA
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
246 alternatives to 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.
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Notebook PEA Features
1. Privacy focusedNotebook PEA is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Notebook PEA.
3. PortableNotebook PEA can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Authenticated encryption
Encrypted Notes
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Almost everyone thinks Notebook PEA is a great alternative to CryptoTE.
NPPCrypt
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Notepad++
23 alternatives to 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.
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NPPCrypt Features
Encrypted Notes
fSekrit
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Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Windows
18 alternatives to 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.
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fSekrit Features
1. PortablefSekrit can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Encrypted Notes
Sec Notes
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Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Android
314 alternatives to 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.
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Sec Notes Features
AES Encryption
Encrypted Notes
Notebook
Encrypted Notepad
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
23 alternatives to 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...
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Encrypted Notepad Features
Encrypted Notes
AES Encryption
Discontinued
Last update in 2015: https://sourceforge.net/projects/enotes/
YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
22 alternatives to YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad
Yet Another Encrypted Notepad - a Notepad-like simple text editor where files are saved (and later loaded) encrypted with industrial strength algorithms. Available both for the desktop (as a Java application) and on Android.
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YAEN - Yet Another Encrypted Notepad Features
AES Encryption
Paranoia Text Encryption
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
16 alternatives to 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.

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Locknote
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Free • Open Source
Windows
18 alternatives to 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.
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Locknote Features
1. PortableLocknote can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Encrypted Notes
Discontinued
Last update from 2013, see https://sourceforge.net/projects/locknote/
CrocodileNote
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Android
306 alternatives to CrocodileNote
Take simple text notes. You can put them into folders to create your own quick, easy and robust file structure.

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Discontinued
last update 2014; source available in repo