Standard Notes
Standard Notes stores and synchronizes notes with end-to-end encryption and provides more extensive features through paid plans.
Developer Standard Notes
Version 3.202.0 · Freemium · Windows · macOS · Linux · Android · iOS
Looking for an alternative to Standard Notes?Compare Zim, Simplenote, CherryTree, Day One.Compare alternativesStandard Notes focuses on notes that you want to keep protected during storage and synchronization. You can work on multiple devices and also have a local copy for offline access. The simple basis and the more extensive editors are not all part of the same subscription. Therefore, see which format, attachments and history you really need before choosing. End-to-end encryption protects the contents on the go and on the server, but not someone who has access to your unlocked device or an unprotected export.
Compare Standard Notes with alternatives
Do you want a hierarchy of notes, a free canvas or simple synchronization? It determines which note app connects. Also note attachments, offline access and export: not every program completely converts the layout and links of a notebook to another format.
| Software | What can it do? | Platform and licence |
|---|---|---|
| Standard NotesYou are viewing this app | You save notes with encrypted synchronization and can use additional editors depending on your subscription. Check which functions you need without a paid plan. | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSFreemium |
| ZimView this alternative | You can create a personal wiki with linked pages and local storage. This is suitable for notes that you want to organize via links. | Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source |
| SimplenoteView this alternative | You synchronize simple text notes with labels and version history. For extended page formatting and large attachments, another note app is more targeted. | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSOpen source |
| CherryTreeView this alternative | You organize notes in a tree and combine text with code fragments and attachments. You work with your own note file that you save. | Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source |
| Day OneView this alternative | You keep a digital diary with text and media, linked to days and events. This is particularly useful for personal reporting. | macOS, Android, iOS, WebFreemium |
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Who is it for?
You use Standard Notes when confidential personal notes and synchronization are important. It's not as good if you're looking for free page formatting or live editing together.
Getting started
Download the desktop app via Standard Notes and set up account security. Check the planning functions and store recovery data in a separate safe place.
Privacy
The contents are encrypted end-to-end. Account data and technical connection data are a different type of information. Save recovery data and also protect your devices and exports.
Good to know
The free and paid subscriptions do not offer the same editors and extras. Check that your desired document type continues to work within your chosen subscription.
Please note
Check which features are included in the free or paid plan. Test recovery and export before saving information that you absolutely need to be able to retrieve later.
Advantages
- Your notes are encrypted end-to-end.
- You can work on multiple devices.
- You keep an offline copy available.
Things to consider
- More extensive editors and functions may be paid for.
- You need to keep recovery data carefully.
- An unlocked device keeps giving access to your notes.
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Provider’s website · standardnotes.com
Version history
3.202.0
You can search within plain text notes and there are new search filters for titles and tags.
These changes come from the included web parts. The desktop version number has been updated; mobile versions have their own updates.
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Our verdict
Standard Notes is a targeted choice if encrypted synchronization outweighs free formatting. The right choice also depends on the functions you need within your plan.
Let both access and editing need determine the choice. For simple confidential notes, a sober editor can fit; for extensive formatting you must first see what the chosen plan offers. Check exports and recovery with a small collection. Encryption is important for saved content, but lost access remains a separate problem. You want to know what recovery data you need before irreplaceable information is left in this environment alone.
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