Is Standard Notes truly secure?

Yes, Standard Notes utilizes AES-256 encryption with a user-derived key, ensuring that all your notes are end-to-end encrypted on your device before being synced to the cloud. Even the Standard Notes team cannot read your notes.

Can I use Standard Notes on all my devices?

Absolutely. Standard Notes offers applications for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, and a web app, allowing you to access and synchronize your notes across all your platforms seamlessly.

What happens if I forget my password?

Due to the end-to-end encryption, Standard Notes cannot reset your password or recover your data if you forget it. It is crucial to remember your master password, as there is no backend access to decrypt your notes without it.

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Standard Notes

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Standard Notes offers an end-to-end encrypted note-taking application designed for ultimate privacy and data security across all devices.

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Encrypted notes for privacy-conscious users.

Standard Notes provides a secure, simple, and private place for your notes, journals, and life's work. It achieves this through end-to-end encryption, ensuring that only you can read your notes. The platform is open-source and offers cross-platform synchronization, allowing users to access their encrypted content seamlessly from any device. Beyond basic text, it supports various note types and extensions, catering to both casual users and developers seeking advanced functionality while prioritizing data sovereignty.

Pros

End-to-end encryption by default ensures maximum privacy for all notes.
Open-source nature promotes community trust and allows for security audits.
Cross-platform availability with offline access for consistent experience.

Cons

Advanced features like rich text editing and many extensions are locked behind a paid subscription.
The minimalist interface might be too basic for users accustomed to more visual note-taking apps.
No direct collaboration features, limiting its utility for team-based note-sharing.

Key features

End-to-end encryption
Offline access and automatic syncing
Open-source codebase
Two-factor authentication
Extensions for advanced functionality (e.g., Markdown, code editor)

Integrations

Dropbox (via extensions)Google Drive (via extensions)WebDAV (via extensions)Sync with self-hosted serverExport to plain text, HTML, Markdown

Target audience

Privacy-conscious individuals, journalists, developers, and anyone requiring a secure and enduring place for their personal and sensitive information.

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Active Users

250K+

Founded

2016

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California/USA

Pricing Tiers

Free

Basic note-taking with end-to-end encryption and cross-platform sync.

Free

Standard Notes Extended

Unlocks all extensions, including rich text editors, themes, and powerful productivity tools.

$2.49/mo (billed annually)

Standard Notes Professional

Includes all Extended features plus access to an encrypted email service and advanced security features.

$4.99/mo (billed annually)

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