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Free tier with unlimited encrypted sync and plain text notes. Paid plans add editors, file…

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Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension Android, Self-hosted
  • End-to-end encrypted, with free sync on unlimited devices
  • Server code is public and self-hosting is documented
  • End-to-end encryption, server sees only ciphertext
  • Markdown notes with live preview
  • The free tier is plain text only; editors are a paid feature
  • An account is required even for local use
  • Requires running your own server
  • Built for a single owner, not shared notebooks
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Browser extension Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: AGPL-3.0
Account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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