ciphernotes
A local-first note-taking app that encrypts notes on the device before syncing them.
Open source (AGPL-3.0)By rapnuss
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About ciphernotes
ciphernotes is an end-to-end encrypted notebook presented as an alternative to Google Keep. Each note is encrypted before it leaves the device, so the sync server only stores ciphertext, and notes remain usable offline.
Both the backend and the frontend are open source under the AGPL-3.0, so people can review how data is handled or run their own server. It suits anyone who wants simple notes synced between devices without trusting the server operator. The project is small and young.
Strengths
- Notes are encrypted on the device before syncing
- Works offline with cloud sync
- Backend can be self-hosted
Limitations
- Small project with few users so far
- No tagged releases on GitHub
Details
- Pricing
- FreeOpen source under the AGPL-3.0; the research does not mention paid plans.
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Developer
- rapnuss
- Platforms
- Android, Self-hosted
- How it runs
- Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Private, synced notes as an alternative to Google Keep
- Categories
- Note-taking, Encryption tools
- Last verified
- Added