Notesnook
- About
- Privacy-focused note taking app with end-to-end encryption. Open-source alternative to Evernote and Standard Notes.
- Catalogue
- No. 052
- Category
- Data & Content
- Founded
- 2021, Pakistan
- GitHub stars
- ★ 14.8k

Overview
Notesnook is a privacy-focused note taking application that puts your privacy first. All your notes are encrypted using XChaCha20-Poly1305-IETF & Argon2 on your device before they are synced. This means that even we cannot read your notes.
What it does well
Notesnook offers complete privacy with end-to-end encryption, ensuring your notes remain private. It provides seamless synchronization across all devices, rich text editing with markdown support, organized notebooks and tags, and powerful search capabilities. The app is available on all major platforms including web, desktop, and mobile.
Why it’s in the collection
Notesnook is ideal for users who prioritize privacy and security in their note-taking workflow. With zero-knowledge encryption, open-source transparency, and cross-platform availability, it provides peace of mind while maintaining excellent functionality. The app offers both free and premium tiers, making privacy-focused note-taking accessible to everyone.
On GitHub
- Stars
- 14,766
- Forks
- 1,031
- Commits
- 15,677
- Repository
- streetwriters/notesnook
Languages
- TypeScript 80.7%
- JavaScript 17.2%
- CSS 0.7%
- Other 1.4%
Compared with
NotionFeature-rich workspace but lacks end-to-end encryption and privacy focus.
ObsidianPowerful note-taking with local storage but requires technical setup for sync and encryption.
Standard NotesAnother privacy-focused note app with encryption, but with simpler formatting options.
JoplinOpen-source note app with encryption support but less polished user interface.



