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Standard Notes vs Notesnook

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Standard Notes

8.0
Productivity

Free, open-source, and completely encrypted notes app

Notesnook

8.0
Security & Privacy

Privacy-focused note taking app

Metric Standard Notes Notesnook
Category Productivity Security & Privacy
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 80 121
90-day Installs 336 335
365-day Installs 1.3K 1.1K
Version 3.201.21 3.3.17
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.3K 13.8K
GitHub Forks 526 931
Open Issues 89 1.1K
License AGPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language TypeScript TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 19, 2017 Sep 5, 2022

Reviews

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.

Notesnook

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.

Pros

  • + Open-source and end-to-end encrypted for maximum privacy
  • + Cross-platform support with self-hosting capabilities
  • + Strong community and developer engagement

Cons

  • - Higher price compared to alternatives
  • - Complex setup for self-hosting