Standard Notes
SHA-256A secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited cross-platform sync, open-source code, and optional self-hosting.
End-to-end encrypted note-taking app that is private, cross-platform, open-source, and self-hostable.
Core Features
- End-to-end encrypted sync — only you can read your notes
- Cross-platform with unlimited devices (free)
- Fully open-source, self-hostable server
- Notes, files, todos, and blog publishing via Listed
- Plugin ecosystem for extensions
What It Can't Do
- •Free plan lacks encrypted file attachments and advanced editors (paid subscription required). Self-hosting requires basic server administration skills. Default sync server can be changed via environment variable.
Use Cases
- Privacy-focused personal note-taking
- Team knowledge management with self-hosted server
- Long-term data archival without vendor lock-in
Detailed Introduction
Standard Notes is a privacy-first note-taking application that encrypts all your data locally before syncing it across devices. Only you hold the decryption keys. It works on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, with unlimited devices on the free tier. The entire codebase is open-source, allowing full auditability and self-hosting of your own sync server in a few steps. Beyond notes, it supports file attachments, to-do lists, and even blogging via Listed. Developers can extend functionality through a plugin ecosystem. It’s designed for longevity — your data remains accessible even if the company disappears, thanks to its stand-alone encrypted format.
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Getting Started
Download installer
Click the button above to download the installer for your system
Install the software
Install the appropriate package for your distro (dpkg / rpm / AppImage)
Step 1: Register at app.standardnotes.com
Step 2: Download the app on your devices (or use the web version)
Step 3: Start capturing notes — encrypted sync works automatically
- Step 1: Register at app.standardnotes.com
- Step 2: Download the app on your devices (or use the web version)
- Step 3: Start capturing notes — encrypted sync works automatically
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Open Source Transparency
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Desktop: Uninstall via system app manager; Mobile: Delete the app; Self-hosted: Remove the deployment directory and database.
No Extra Dependencies
Ready to use after download. No additional runtime required.
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