Standard Notes

Secure, private note-taking with end-to-end encryption across all devices

About Standard Notes

Standard Notes is a free, open-source note-taking app that prioritizes security and privacy. With end-to-end encryption, cross-platform access, and optional subscription features, it ensures your notes and files remain protected and accessible anywhere.

Key features

End-to-End Encryption

Your data is encrypted on your device before syncing, ensuring only you can access your notes. This provides robust security and privacy for your sensitive information.

Cross-Platform Support

Access your notes seamlessly on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Stay productive with your encrypted data across all your devices.

Open Source

The source code is publicly available for audit, ensuring transparency and trust. This open approach enhances security and reliability.

Extended Features via Subscription

Upgrade to unlock advanced editors, encrypted file storage, and automated backups. The free version provides core functionality, while subscriptions enhance your experience.

Pricing

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SubscriptionFree option

Standard

$0 per year

Free plan with end-to-end encryption, unlimited device sync, and community support.

End-to-end encryption
Unlimited device sync on web, desktop, and mobile
Plain text notes
Offline access
Organize your notes into tags
Password protect individual notes
Full data export in encrypted or plaintext format
Two-factor authentication
Daily encrypted email backups
Community support

Productivity

$90 per year

Everything in Standard plus markdown, rich text, checklists, code snippets, spreadsheets, Daily Notebooks, 2FA authenticator, folders, Web Clipper, 1-year note revision history, and dedicated support.

Everything in Standard
Write and edit markdown and rich text
Checklists, code snippets, and more with the powerful Super note type
Create spreadsheets with advanced formulas and rich formatting
Better journaling with Daily Notebooks
Use Standard Notes as your 2FA authenticator for other services
Organize your notes into folders
Use the Web Clipper to save web pages as notes
1-year note revision history
Account sign-in email notifications
14-day 100% refund period
Dedicated support

Professional

$120 per year

Everything in Productivity plus 100GB encrypted cloud storage, subscription sharing, no file size limit, offline file access, file backups, Moments, unlimited note revision history, hardware security key support, and 90-day refund period.

Everything in Productivity
100GB encrypted cloud storage for your photos, videos, and documents
Subscription sharing with up to 5 accounts
No limit on file size (tested up to 2GB)
Offline file access
Backup your account's files to your computer
Use Moments to automatically capture a photo of yourself every day
Maximum note revision history
Hardware security key support
90-day 100% refund period
Dedicated support

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Free plan available, paid plans start at $90/year

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