AGPL-3.0

Standard Notes

End-to-end encrypted notes with optional self-hosting

A privacy-focused note app with end-to-end encryption and self-hosting options, designed for secure cross-device sync.

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In depth

What it is

Standard Notes is a privacy-focused note app with end-to-end encryption and self-hosting options, designed for secure cross-device sync.

Key features

  • Encryption - End-to-end encryption across devices.
  • Editors - Multiple editors and extensions (plan-dependent).
  • Sync - Cross-device sync with account-based access.
  • Sharing - Note sharing options (plan-dependent).

Strengths

  • Encryption - End-to-end encryption across devices.
  • Editors - Multiple editors and extensions (plan-dependent).
  • Sync - Cross-device sync with account-based access.

Trade-offs

  • Plan gating - Editors and advanced features vary by plan.
  • Ecosystem - Integrations and automation are limited compared to wikis.
  • Portability - Export formats and extensions affect migration fidelity.

Pricing

Open-source software. Direct license cost is zero; costs are typically infrastructure, operations, and optional paid support or hosting.

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