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Notesnook

Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Google Chrome
  • Flathub
  • F-Droid
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Flatpak
  • Self-Hosted
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Features

Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Lightweight
  3.  Distraction-free
  4.  Support for Themes

Features

  1.  Encrypted Notes
  2.  Private notes
  3.  Works Offline
  4.  Note organization
  5.  End-to-End Encryption
  6.  Dark Mode
  7.  No Tracking
  8.  Cloud Sync
  9.  Ad-free
  10.  Support for MarkDown
  11.  Web Clipper
  12.  Two-factor Authentication
  13.  Reminders
  14.  Encrypted Backup
  15.  Unlimited storage
  16.  Automatic Backup
  17.  WYSIWYG Support
  18.  Hierarchical Structure
  19.  No registration required
  20.  Syntax Highlighting
  21.  Spell Checking
  22.  Zero Knowledge
  23.  Activity history
  24.  Full-Text Search
  25.  No Coding Required
  26.  Calendar Integration
  27. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
  28.  Command line interface
  29.  Subtasks
  30.  AES-256 Encryption
  31.  Team Collaboration

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Comments and Reviews

   
Comment summary: Across these comments, Notesnook earns praise for its privacy focus, open-source approach, end-to-end encryption, attractive interface, cross-platform access, and capable text editing. Several users report reliable syncing and an easy alternative to Google Keep, Evernote, or Standard Notes. The main concerns are subscription pricing and free-tier limits, especially for attachments, advanced exports, offline use, and real-time syncing. Some users also cite instability, publishing and notebook limitations, and a less mature collaboration experience.
Top Positive Comment
Malaz YI
12

NotesNook is an overall solid notes keeping app ONLY IF your notes are plain text. For media/file attachment you'll need to upgrade to the paid version. I think its closest competitor would be "Standard Notes", as they have lots of similarities, but NotesNook has the edge in its free tier as it supports folder organization; you need to pay for that basic feature in Standard Notes. So in general, if you need to have an open-source, email-synced, nice-looking and free text-only notes app: NotesNook is for you.

Top Negative Comment
spqe
5

-The publishing option has a rather messy design compared to Notion -You'll have to pay to export your notes, which is quite cringe-worthy for private notes.

+It works, the desktop app is nice.

L-M
-1

There is always a bug goiong on.. not reliable when needed!!!

Polypl0id
0

Best open source E2EE notes app for sure. Easy to sync, minimalistic yet feature rich, great free plan. Great app.

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bingud
0

best opensource E2EE notes app

dkshsat
1

The offline mode is limited in its free version. If you only use offline mode, you can install Notebook Navigator on Obsidian and enjoy a similar experience for free and without any security risks.

Anthony
1

I really like this app. Secure app (2FA possible to active) Possible to use in Android and Windows!!

Free version must be enought for my use for the moment !

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What is Notesnook?

Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

  • Made to protect your privacy Take private notes without sacrificing productivity. We use best-in-class encryption algorithms XChaCha20-Poly1305 & Argon2 that are stronger & safer than AES256, impenetrable & future-proof. Your notes are encrypted on your device. No one but you can read your notes (not even us).

  • While keeping you in sync Sync notes in a safe and easy way. All your notes are encrypted on your device and synced so no matter what device you use, you always have access your private notes.

  • Take private notes any device With our notes app you can access and edit your notes on any device including Android, Windows, Linux, MacOS, iOS and Web.

  • Secure & private notes vault Set up a private notes vault to keep your notes private & locked even on device. Notes in the vault are private & can be accessed with password or your fingerprint.

  • Organize notes with ease • Create notebooks and topics • Assign colors to your notes for quick access from the menu • Use tags to organize notes such as #work, #school #recipies • Pin important notes and notebooks • Add notebook, topic and tag shortcuts to menu.

  • Offline access No internet connection is required to use our notes app. Add, edit and organize notes offline and sync notes when you have internet access.

  • Powerful editor • Take simple notes with ease • Basic formatting options such as bold, italic, underline, indent • Change font type & font size • Support for todo-lists, ordered & unordered lists • Add images and embed videos to notes • Add tables and links with preview. • Supports markdown shortcuts

  • Export notes in formats such as PDF, HTML, Markdown and Plain Text.

  • Automatic daily, weekly & monthly backups of your data.

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