
Amplenote
8.7#8 in note-taking appsFrom $5.84 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Amplenote | Turtl |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Amplenote is built by Alloy.dev; its About page says the beta began in 2019 and the official launch followed in 2020. | The official site identifies Lyon Bros LLC as the project owner and operator. |
| Encryption | Standard note content uses client-side AES-256-CBC encryption, while Vault keys are never transmitted to Amplenote servers. | Turtl encrypts data on the client before transmission, so stored server data remains unreadable without users' keys. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Import and export | An Evernote importer preserves notes and tags, and note content can be downloaded. | The application can export and import an entire profile for backup or migration between servers. |
| Integrations | Google Calendar,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,Apple Calendar,Siri Shortcuts,IFTTT,Pipedream,Google Drive | The official feature and download pages describe Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions and Android sharing, but do not list other integrations. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.1 out of 5 from 916 reviews | Turtl has 3.9 out of 5 from 635 reviews on Google Play, with 50K+ downloads shown. |
Amplenote suits people who want to bring notes, tasks, and scheduling together, including users who need offline access or shared notes. Its plan and desktop-app limits matter to commercial users and those who want native desktop software.
Turtl may suit people who want to organize and share notes, bookmarks, passwords, and files, including those who want offline access or self-hosting. Its shared Spaces offer adjustable collaborator permissions.