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VaultNote

VaultNote is an encrypted Markdown note app that can keep notes on a device or optionally sync them to a GitHub repository the user owns.

Place
#19 of 30
Score
6.2
VaultNote's website

What VaultNote is

VaultNote is an encrypted Markdown note app that can keep notes on a device or optionally sync them to a GitHub repository the user owns. It has a rich WYSIWYG editor and a Markdown editor with live preview. Notes can be organized with folders and tags, starred, pinned, searched, sorted, and filtered. A browser extension saves bookmarks in one click and can retrieve their titles, descriptions, and favicons. GitHub sync uses OAuth device flow, supports repository and branch selection, and does not require a personal access token. Automatic sync can be set for intervals of 2, 5, or 10 minutes. The site says synced notes are encrypted on the device with AES-256-CBC before they leave it, and that the master password is never stored. Fingerprint or face unlock is supported. Notes can be shared through public, secret, or password-protected GitHub Gists, and exported in Markdown. VaultNote is open source under AGPL-3.0 and supports Windows, Linux, Android, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Its free plan costs nothing, with no subscriptions or hidden fees. Forgotten master passwords cannot be recovered for encrypted notes.

Good

  • Works as a local-only app without GitHub sync.
  • Offers WYSIWYG and Markdown editors.
  • Sync uses OAuth device flow, not a personal access token.
  • Supports fingerprint or face unlock.
  • Free plan costs nothing.

Watch out

  • Forgotten master passwords cannot be recovered.
  • Free trial is not available.
  • GitHub sync is optional and requires a repository the user owns.

Who it suits

VaultNote suits people who want encrypted notes with an option to sync through a GitHub repository they control, or to work locally. It may also suit users who want Markdown editing, browser bookmarks, and mobile or desktop access.

Verdict

VaultNote offers local note-taking or optional GitHub sync, with encryption, Markdown export, and an open-source license. Keep the master password safe: the site says encrypted notes cannot be recovered if it is forgotten.

Plans and prices

From VaultNote's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeNo subscriptions; no hidden fees

The facts

Each one read from VaultNote's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Biometrics
VaultNote supports fingerprint or face unlock.checked 5 Oct 2026
Bookmarks
The browser extension saves bookmarks with one click and can fetch their titles, descriptions, and favicons.checked 5 Oct 2026
Editors
It offers a rich WYSIWYG editor and a markdown editor with live preview.checked 5 Oct 2026
Encryption
The site says synced notes are encrypted with AES-256-CBC before leaving the device, and the master password is never stored.checked 5 Oct 2026
GitHub integration
GitHub sync uses OAuth device flow without requiring a personal access token, and supports repository and branch selection.checked 5 Oct 2026
License
VaultNote is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license.checked 5 Oct 2026
Offline use
GitHub sync is optional, and VaultNote can be used as a local-only note app.checked 5 Oct 2026
Organization
Notes can be organized with folders and tags, starred, pinned, searched, sorted, and filtered.checked 5 Oct 2026
Password recovery
The site says encrypted notes cannot be recovered if the master password is forgotten.checked 5 Oct 2026
Product
VaultNote is an encrypted markdown note app that syncs notes to a GitHub repository the user owns.checked 5 Oct 2026
Sharing
Notes can be shared through public, secret, or password-protected GitHub Gists.checked 5 Oct 2026
Sync settings
Automatic sync can be configured for intervals of 2, 5, or 10 minutes.checked 5 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Platforms
The maker lists Windows, Linux, and Android support, plus a Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browser extension.checked 5 Oct 2026

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