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. 21M Notes icon
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    Organize your ideas, notes, and to-dos in 21M Notes. Separate them by projects, save prompts, links, and useful info for later—everything in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Introducing Safety Note+: Keep Your Most Private Notes Secure

    Have you ever experienced the frustration of lending someone your phone, only to have them intrude on your personal information? We understand the discomfort that comes with it. That's why we created Safety Note+.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. This app/script allows you to take notes in the Linux console and organize them using a simple command. The notes will be available in any terminal and bash session.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Criene icon
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    Criene is an AI execution engine that automates goal planning and enforces discipline through high-stakes gamification and data-driven behavioral auditing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5. Topilo Notes icon
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    Capture thousands of thoughts and make them all useful. A notes app reimagined for handling your every thought and idea while making it easy to process, organize and review them later.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
     
  6. Citronote icon
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    Citronote is a note-taking application for Windows that allows you to create Markdown, Scrap, ToDo, and Plaintext notes.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. AirNote icon
     1 like

    AirNote: Open Source Edition goes beyond standard note-taking functions by using Google's powerful Gemini API as a writing assistant. This project is designed not only to store information but also to help you express your thoughts more effectively.

    51 AirNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. Ideon icon
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    Ideon is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to tools like Heptabase and Kosmik, specifically designed for technical projects. It provides an infinite spatial canvas where users can organize information visually rather than in linear documents or folder structures.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  9. FoxyNotes icon
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    Simple and easy-to-use notepad app designed to make your life easier. Whether you're jotting down quick notes, creating to do lists, drawing, or organizing your ideas, FoxyNotes has you covered. Plus, with seamless Google Drive sync and backup, your notes are always safe and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
     
  10. Simple, local, material design notes.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  11. Notah AI icon
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    AI executive assistant that records Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, Webex; transcribes and makes instant summaries: decisions, action items, minutes, smart titles. Search/tag, jump to quotes, export/share.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
  12. Notetask icon
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    A simple application for creating and organizing task lists, offering essential features for efficient task management, similar to Notepad in its simplicity and functionality.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Debian
     
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