ZeroNote
ZeroNote is a free, open-source, self-hosted web app that combines notes, password management, bookmarks, document storage, and two-factor authentication thr…
What ZeroNote is
ZeroNote is a free, open-source, self-hosted web app that combines notes, password management, bookmarks, document storage, and two-factor authentication through smart tags. Notes support Markdown, code syntax highlighting, file attachments, and searches across titles and content. Smart tags can create structured password fields and generate TOTP codes with a countdown. The app works offline and stores information in the browser’s IndexedDB. Its README says notes are encrypted locally with AES using a master password that never leaves the device. Optional synchronization uses direct WebRTC connections, S3-compatible storage such as AWS S3 or MinIO, or Nostr relays. Encrypted JSON backups include attachments, and deleted notes can be recovered before automatic purging after seven days. ZeroNote runs in a browser on any device and can be installed as a PWA. It is available under the MIT license. The repository was archived on July 16, 2026, is read-only, and states that development and support have stopped. There is no master-password recovery, so losing that password prevents decryption.
Good
- Free and open source under MIT license
- Works offline with local browser storage
- Supports encrypted JSON backups with attachments
- Offers several optional synchronization methods
- Combines notes, passwords, bookmarks, and 2FA
Watch out
- Project is archived and no longer maintained
- No master-password recovery exists
- Self-hosting requires deployment or Docker
Who it suits
It suits users wanting a self-hosted, offline web app for notes, credentials, bookmarks, files, and 2FA.
Verdict
ZeroNote offers broad personal information storage with local encryption, offline access, and flexible synchronization. Its archived status and irreversible master-password model are important limitations for ongoing use.
Plans and prices
From ZeroNote's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Open source (MIT license) · deploy your own instance for free |
The facts
Each one read from ZeroNote's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Backups
- Users can export and import encrypted JSON backups that include attachments.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Deleted notes
- Deleted notes can be recovered before permanent deletion and are automatically purged from the device after 7 days.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The README says notes are encrypted on the device with AES using a master password that never leaves the device.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- The README recommends deploying a fork to Vercel or Netlify, or running the app with Docker.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- The README describes ZeroNote as a web app that works in a browser on any device and can be installed as a PWA.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Notes and search
- Features include Markdown rendering with code syntax highlighting, file attachments, and search across notes, titles, and content.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The app works offline and stores data locally in the browser's IndexedDB.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Password recovery
- The README says there is no master-password recovery; without the password, data cannot be decrypted.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Passwords and 2FA
- Smart tags can create structured password fields and generate TOTP codes with a countdown timer.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- ZeroNote combines notes, password management, bookmarks, document storage, and 2FA in one app using smart tags.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Repository status
- GitHub states that the repository was archived on July 16, 2026, and is read-only.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support status
- The repository says ZeroNote is no longer maintained and development and support have stopped.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Sync options
- Optional sync methods include direct device-to-device WebRTC, S3-compatible storage such as AWS S3 or MinIO, and Nostr relays.checked 7 Oct 2026
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