Notesnook

notesnook · v3.4.9 • auto-updates

8.0

Privacy-focused note taking app

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brew install --cask notesnook

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Trust Score 7/10

✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v3.4.9

12d ago3.4.8→3.4.9

1mo ago3.4.7→3.4.8

1mo ago3.4.6→3.4.7

2mo ago3.4.5→3.4.6

2mo ago3.4.3→3.4.5

3mo ago3.4.2→3.4.3

3mo ago3.4.1→3.4.2

3mo ago3.4.0→3.4.1

3mo ago3.3.23→3.4.0

4mo ago3.3.22→3.3.23

+ 8 older versions

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Notesnook is a privacy-focused, open-source note-taking app with end-to-end encryption and self-hosting capabilities. It offers a secure alternative to Evernote, appealing to users who prioritize data control and security.

Notesnook provides a secure, encrypted platform for note-taking, allowing users to self-host their data for enhanced privacy.

Maturity: The project is active with strong community support, indicated by high GitHub stars and forks, though over a thousand open issues suggest ongoing development.

Community: The app garners positive feedback on Hacker News and Reddit for its privacy features and open-source nature, though some users express concerns about pricing and self-hosting complexity.