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.
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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