Standard Notes

A free, secure note-taking app with powerful end-to-end encryption, and unparalleled privacy features.

Standard Notes is basically the gold standard for secure note-taking. It's free, open-source, and takes privacy seriously—like, really seriously. Everything is end-to-end encrypted, so your notes are protected before they even leave your device. Even Standard Notes can't read your notes, which is exactly how it should be.

What makes it special? Well, it syncs seamlessly across unlimited devices (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, web), so you can access your notes anywhere. It's got powerful privacy features, extensions for extra functionality, and a focus on longevity—your notes will be accessible for years to come, not locked into some proprietary format.

The interface is clean and distraction-free, perfect for focused writing. You can extend it with extensions if you want more features, but the core is simple and secure. It's perfect if you want something like Evernote but with actual privacy, or if you're looking for an open-source alternative to proprietary note apps. Standard Notes proves you can have great features without sacrificing security.