Locknote Alternatives

Locknote is described as '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' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Locknote for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Locknote alternative is Notebook PEA, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Locknote are Milanote, NPPCrypt, CryptoTE and Cypher Notepad.

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Locknote alternatives page was last updated Oct 22, 2023
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  1. Notebook PEA icon

    Notebook PEA

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    Protects your private notes with a password. Notebook PEA is a self-decrypting archive, that will never store unencrypted text on your disk.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Notebook PEA

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Authenticated encryption
    2.  Portable
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  Hierarchical Structure
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking

    Notebook PEA VS Locknote

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Notebook PEA is a great Locknote alternative.

    • Notebook PEA is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Locknote.

    • Notebook PEA is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Locknote.

    • Notebook PEA is Free and Open SourceLocknote is also Free and Open Source
    • Notebook PEA is Privacy focusedLocknote is not according to our users
  2. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    318 Milanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Milanote screenshot 1

    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view

    Milanote VS Locknote

     

    • Milanote is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & SaaS alternative to Locknote.

    • Milanote is Freemium and ProprietaryLocknote is Free and Open Source
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    NPPCrypt

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    NPPCrypt is a plugin for Notepad++ that will allow users to encrypt, decrypt text as well with create hashed messages/text and random blobs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Notepad++
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    NPPCrypt Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes

    NPPCrypt VS Locknote

     
  5. CryptoTE icon

    CryptoTE

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    CryptoTE screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (0.5.390) has been released in 2009.

    CryptoTE Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Encrypted Notes

    CryptoTE VS Locknote

     
  6. Cypher Notepad icon

    Cypher Notepad

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    Cypher Notepad can help you save your data securely. Download and protect your data.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    main UI

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  AES Encryption

    Cypher Notepad VS Locknote

     
    Comments about Cypher Notepad as an Alternative to Locknote
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    Positive Oct 22, 2023
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    I use this app on Windows and on Linux and it works great. Very simple, not bloated. There is an installer app and a portable version as well. No bells and whistles. Good appearance, easy on the eyes.

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    • Cypher Notepad is Free and Open SourceLocknote is also Free and Open Source
    • Cypher Notepad is Privacy focused and LightweightLocknote is not according to our users
  7. iHave.to icon

    iHave.to

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    A plain multiuser memo board with realtime support and client-side AES encryption to ensure your privacy not only on the transport way.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Welcome page - create a custom board here without registration

    iHave.to Features

    1.  Visual Pinboard
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Encrypted Notes

    iHave.to VS Locknote

     

    • iHave.to is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Locknote.

    • iHave.to is Free and Open SourceLocknote is also Free and Open Source
  9. fSekrit icon

    fSekrit

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    fSekrit screenshot 1

    fSekrit Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Encrypted Notes

    fSekrit VS Locknote

     
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    Swiftnotes

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    Swiftnotes is a note taking app that takes simplicity and speed to a whole new level.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Discontinued

    This project is no longer maintained. Last version, 3.1.4, released in April 2017, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

    Swiftnotes VS Locknote

     
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    Sec Notes

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Notepad Ruled & Un-ruled Text Attach images and videos Complete text formatting options Undo/Redo edits Add Reminder Share notes Random password generator Text-to-speech: Read notes aloud Customizable background themes Custom fonts. Save as text(.txt) file on SD card
    Spreadsheet Best in class scroll experience Complete cell text formatting (bold, italics, background color ... etc) Formula support with entry helper Formulas can reference other formula cells Inserting/Deleting rows and columns with automatic formula range correction Save as excel(.xls) files on SD card Add reminders
    Checklist Easy addition and removing of items Drag and sort list item order Sharing support Custom fonts Add reminder Text-to-speech: Read out items Custom list sorting Automatic marking of checklist as completed when all items are checked Save as text(.txt) file on SD card

    Sec Notes Features

    1.  AES Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Notebook

    Sec Notes VS Locknote

     
  12. Paranoia Text Encryption icon

    Paranoia Text Encryption

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    Paranoia Text Encryption keeps your SMS, emails, social networking posts, notes and any other text safe from snoopers, hackers and prying eyes.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    Paranoia Text Encryption screenshot 1

    Paranoia Text Encryption Features

    Paranoia Text Encryption VS Locknote

     
    Comments about Paranoia Text Encryption as an Alternative to Locknote
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    Positive Oct 22, 2023
    0

    Cross platform. Easy to use. Good encryption. Dependable and stable apps.

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    • Paranoia Text Encryption is Freemium and ProprietaryLocknote is Free and Open Source
  13. Encrypted Notepad icon

    Encrypted Notepad

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    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

    Country of Origin

    • HR flagCroatia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Encrypted Notepad screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update in 2015: https://sourceforge.net/projects/enotes/

    Encrypted Notepad Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  AES Encryption

    Encrypted Notepad VS Locknote

     
  14. CrocodileNote icon

    CrocodileNote

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    Take simple text notes. You can put them into folders to create your own quick, easy and robust file structure.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    CrocodileNote screenshot 1
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    CrocodileNote screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    last update 2014; source available in repo

    CrocodileNote VS Locknote

     
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