Standard Notes Minimalist

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Standard Notes is a free, open-source, and completely encrypted notes app. Your notes are end-to-end encrypted on every platform.

Complete privacy with end-to-end encryption. Open source and audited. Cross-platform apps. Extensions for editors and themes. Automatic backups. Long-term sustainability focus.

Who Is Standard Notes Best For?

Standard Notes is particularly well-suited for:

Secure Notes
Journaling
Task Lists
Private Writing
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Review Coverage

4.6/5

Aggregated score built from 4 public review sources.

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Product Freshness

Unknown

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Features

Markdown
Real-time Sync
End-to-end Encryption
Tags
Search
Offline Mode
Version History
Dark Mode
Focus Mode
Custom Themes

Ratings & Reviews

4.6
(4,920 reviews)

Pricing

Freemium
Free Tier Available

Category

Minimalist

Project Health

Status
Active

Publisher & Origin

Developer
Standard Notes Ltd
Source Model
Open source
License
AGPL-3.0
Country of Origin
United States
Headquarters
United States
Origin Type
Company

Pros

βœ“ Strong encryption
βœ“ Open source
βœ“ Privacy-focused
βœ“ Cross-platform

Cons

⚠ Limited free features
⚠ Basic interface
⚠ Fewer integrations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Standard Notes free to use?

Yes, Standard Notes offers a free tier that you can use without payment. Free tier available, Plus at $9.99/month, Pro at $19.99/month

What platforms does Standard Notes support?

Standard Notes is available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android. You can access it from any web browser, plus dedicated apps for other platforms.

Is Standard Notes open source?

Yes, Standard Notes is open source. You can view the source code and contribute on GitHub at https://github.com/standardnotes.

Does Standard Notes work offline?

Yes, Standard Notes supports offline mode. You can access and edit your notes without an internet connection, and changes will sync when you're back online.

Is Standard Notes secure?

Yes, Standard Notes uses end-to-end encryption to protect your notes. This means your data is encrypted before it leaves your device, and only you can access it.

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