Standard Notes
Standard Notes is a secure, end-to-end encrypted note-taking application designed to protect your notes and files with audited, industry-leading encryption.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Secure, end-to-end encrypted note-taking with unparalleled privacy and cross-platform syncing.
Who should look elsewhere
Advanced features like rich text editing, spreadsheets, and file storage are locked behind paid plans.
Pros
- +Strong end-to-end encryption ensures high data privacy and security.
- +Cross-platform availability with seamless syncing across unlimited devices.
- +Offers a free tier with core encryption and syncing features.
- +Supports diverse note types, catering to various needs beyond simple text.
- +Open-source and independently audited code builds trust and transparency.
Cons
- −Advanced features like rich text editing, spreadsheets, and file storage are locked behind paid plans.
- −The free version is limited to plain text notes.
- −No specific cons mentioned regarding performance or usability in the provided text.
Key features
- ✓End-to-end encryption (XChaCha20-Poly1305)
- ✓Unlimited device sync
- ✓Offline access
- ✓Plain text, rich text, markdown, tasks, code, and spreadsheet note types
- ✓Automated daily encrypted email backups
- ✓Two-factor authentication
- ✓Long-term note revision history
- ✓Encrypted file storage (up to 100GB with Professional plan)
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | — | month | End-to-end encryption; Unlimited device sync on web, desktop, and mobile; Plain text notes |
| Productivity | $90 | month | Everything in Standard plus; Write and edit markdown and rich text, checklists, code snippets, and more with the powerful Super note type; Create spreadsheets with advanced formulas and rich formatting |
| Professional | $120 | month | Everything in Productivity plus; 100GB encrypted cloud storage for your photos, videos, and documents; Subscription sharing with up to 5 accounts |