Standard Notes
A secure note-taking app featuring audited end-to-end encryption, advanced privacy controls, and seamless cross-platform syncing. Protects sensitive data from breaches, government access, and employer surveillance.
Standard Notes is an open-source alternative to:
Standard Notes is a free, secure note-taking application designed to protect your personal and sensitive information with industry-leading end-to-end encryption. Unlike mainstream note-taking services, Standard Notes ensures your data remains private and inaccessible to third parties, including employers and governments.
Key Features
- End-to-end encryption: Audited, zero-knowledge encryption protects all notes and files
- Cross-platform sync: Access your data seamlessly across unlimited devices
- Advanced privacy controls: Prevents unauthorized access from employers, governments, and hackers
- Offline access: Always have an offline copy of your data for uninterrupted access
- Secure file storage: Store sensitive documents, passwords, financial records, and more
- Rich text and Markdown support: Flexible formatting options for all note types
- Automated backups: Secure cloud sync ensures data safety even if devices are lost
- Open-source applications: Transparent, audited codebase for maximum trust
- Multi-purpose notes: Supports tasks, code snippets, journaling, and more
Tech / Self-Hosting
Standard Notes offers a fully self-hostable solution through its open-source applications. The platform is built with privacy-first principles, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations. No AI models are used in the core functionality, making it a reliable choice for users seeking AI-free software.
The application is available as a web app, desktop client, and mobile app, with all versions maintaining the same high standards of encryption and security.