Standard Notes Alternatives

Standard Notes is described as 'An end-to-end encrypted note-taking by Proton. Offline access, unlimited sync across devices, tagging, passcode and biometric security, plus advanced premium privacy features' and is a leading Note-taking tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Standard Notes for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Web-based, Windows, Android and Linux apps. The best Standard Notes alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Standard Notes are Joplin, Logseq, Anytype and Notion.

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Standard Notes alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Standard Notes.
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  1. BrewMemo icon
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    The PRIVACY-FOCUSED Notes App - 100% Made in Germany

    With BrewMemo you manage your notes simply, securely, and privately.

    With BrewMemo you have full control over your notebook and your Markdown notes – always synced, reliably protected, and available on all your devices.

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    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Nextcloud
     
  2. Oatpad icon
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    A lightweight, local-first notes app for Mac with rich formatting, slash commands, and iCloud sync - no subscription, no cloud lock-in.

    9 Oatpad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  3. A native macOS app that reimagines note-taking. Capture ideas in a familiar chat interface, organize with stacks, and dive deeper with threads.

    51 Chat Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. AnySlate icon
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    A cross-platform Markdown editor for macOS, Windows, Linux, and the browser. It combines a professional writing experience with team collaboration and AI integration in one fast, native app.

    51 AnySlate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  5. This app is the filing cabinet for everything you read online. It saves and organizes everything you read online and organizes it in a simple and retrievable format.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
  6. HyNote icon
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    Summarizes PDFs, transcribes lectures and videos in real-time, creates flashcards, quizzes, and study plans, supports audio, text, image, and web input, offers advanced note organization, and allows interactive querying to streamline diverse study workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. TUI-Journal is a terminal-based application written in Rust that allows you to write and manage your journal/notes from within the comfort of your terminal. It provides a simple and efficient interface for creating and organizing your thoughts, ideas, and reflections.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  8. AltDump icon
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    You search in plain English like: “that pdf about startup taxes” or “the image with a blue landing page” or just a text inside one of the PDFs and it pulls it up. Everything is 100% local, nothing leaves your pc.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    A simple Linux note taking application for your system tray that supports markdown.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
     
  10. Focusbae icon
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    FocusBae is your AI coworker. Call it, share your screen, and solve problems like a real teammate. Create notes and todos on the go, journal about your day by voice, track app usage, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. StickyWall is a zero-friction online sticky notes wall that lets you capture thoughts instantly without signup, folders, or setup. Just open the page and start placing notes anywhere, like using real Post-its on a wall.

    31 Sticky Wall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. MyFreelancerMate is a lightweight project management platform built specifically for solo freelancers such as developers, designers, marketers, and writers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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