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nvALT vs Standard Notes

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

nvALT

7.0
Productivity

Note taking app

Standard Notes

8.0
Productivity

Free, open-source, and completely encrypted notes app

Metric nvALT Standard Notes
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 15 80
90-day Installs 31 336
365-day Installs 158 1.3K
Version 2.2.8,128 3.201.21
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 6.3K
GitHub Forks 526
Open Issues 89
License AGPL-3.0
Language TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 9, 2013 Jan 19, 2017

Reviews

nvALT

nvALT is a powerful note-taking app that leverages Markdown and MultiMarkdown, offering speed and efficiency for writers and developers. It integrates seamlessly with cloud services and is known for its reliability and customization options.

nvALT provides a fast, Markdown-based note-taking experience with cloud syncing capabilities.

Pros

  • + Markdown and MultiMarkdown support
  • + High-speed note-taking experience
  • + Cloud service integration
  • + Reputable developer backing

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited recent updates
  • - Low installation activity in the past 30 days

Standard Notes

Standard Notes is a free, open-source notes app with a strong focus on privacy, offering end-to-end encryption and cross-platform portability. It's ideal for users who value security and the longevity of their notes.

Standard Notes is a secure, cross-platform notes app that provides end-to-end encryption for your content.

Pros

  • + End-to-end encryption ensures privacy.
  • + Free and open-source with strong community backing.
  • + Cross-platform support for various devices.

Cons

  • - Some users find the interface too simplistic.
  • - AGPL license may be a concern for some.