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The best alternative to Standard Notes is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Standard Notes and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Standard Notes are Evernote, Cryptee, Beaver Notes and QOwnNotes.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     900 likes

    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    143 Joplin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Joplin vs Standard Notes Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    m00t316
    2

    Joplin is open source and has end to end encryption when syncing notes, just like Standard Notes. Joplin has a web clipper too so you can import things from web pages into your note books.

    Top Negative Comment
    Erik Estrada
    -1

    Standard Notes are secure. Joplin has no local security whatsoever. Anyone with access to your computer can access everything in done in Joplin

    tunnar13
    Positive
    1

    Standard Notes is more stable than Joplin

    3 of 5 comments
    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceStandard Notes is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Joplin is LightweightStandard Notes is not according to our users
  2. Evernote icon

    Evernote

     2485 likes

    App designed for cross-platform note-taking and organizing. Create notes with text, images, and audio, tag and search them. Features offline access, business card scanning, and presentation modes. Integrate with LinkedIn and secure with a passcode lock.

    99 Evernote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
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    Evernote vs Standard Notes Comments
    Sam Lander
    Negative
    1

    Standard notes is a lightweight, encrypted, open-source, and privacy-friendly note-taking app.

    Standard notes is not quite as robust as Evernote, but it serves a different purpose. Evernote uses a lot of resources, is closed source, and is inferior to other apps which serve the same functions, such as Joplin, Zim Wiki, and Obsidian.

    Kimmy Garcia
    Positive
    -28

    Simple, fast, and free! This is the best notebook ever!

    • Evernote is Freemium and ProprietaryStandard Notes is Freemium and Open Source
  4. Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     110 likes

    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    90 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Capacities

    Capacities offers a revolutionary note-taking experience by utilizing a network-based structure for knowledge capture and organization. Users create unique entities like ideas and questions in a graph view, fostering personalized...

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    QOwnNotes

     99 likes

    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    289 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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  8. Trudido icon

    Trudido

     20 likes

    Offline in-device task manager and note app featuring smart creation, advanced organization, calendar and list views, Markdown notes, secure SHA-256 encryption, Material You theming, multiple color themes, no tracking or ads, and import/export for total ownership.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. Deta Surf icon

    Deta Surf

     25 likes

    Workspace fusing browsing, file management, and AI with local-first data; offers note-taking, applet creation, offline media storage, YouTube and PDF interaction, customizable AI-powered notes, citation tools, split views, sidebar navigation, and privacy features.

    64 Deta Surf alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Capacities icon

    Capacities

     42 likes

    Capacities offers a revolutionary note-taking experience by utilizing a network-based structure for knowledge capture and organization. Users create unique entities like ideas and questions in a graph view, fostering personalized and interconnected know-how beyond traditional folders.

    99 Capacities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  12. Bear icon

    Bear

     98 likes

    Flexible note-taking and writing tool featuring advanced markdown with in-line images, cross-note links, live preview, hashtags, Focus Mode, plain text storage, iCloud sync, one-tap formatting, smart data recognition, and multiple export formats for portability.

    264 Bear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Craft icon

    Craft

     45 likes

    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

    119 Craft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Notefox icon

    Notefox

     17 likes

    Take notes on any website, organize notes for whole domains or specific pages, access all in a management page, use export, import, tagging, search, sticky-notes, auto-saving, and customizable keyboard shortcuts, all in a locally stored browser extension.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  15. Notes (PFA) icon

    Notes (PFA)

     3 likes

    Privacy Friendly Notes allows you to take and manage notes on Android devices. It belongs to the Privacy Friendly Apps group developed by the research group SECUSO at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. More information can be found an secuso.org/pfa

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • F-Droid
    • Android
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