Dash
8.3#22 in note-taking appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitDash vs PrivacyNotes
PrivacyNotes
8.4#2 in secure notes appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dash | PrivacyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Locked notes use AES-256-GCM with keys derived through PBKDF2-SHA256 using 600,000 iterations. | The clients encrypt note data locally with XChaCha20-Poly1305 before synchronization. |
| Exports | Dash exports pages or folders as Markdown, DOCX and PDF, and supports encrypted .dashpack backups. | Notes can be exported as Markdown, HTML, PDF or encrypted backups. |
| Integrations | Ollama,LM Studio | Sign-in can use Google, Apple or GitHub, while Bitwarden, browser passwords and browser bookmarks have import paths. |
| Open source | Dash is open source under the MIT license. | The web, desktop, and mobile apps and their encryption code are published on GitHub under the AGPL. |
| Product | Dash is a private, encrypted notes app for Mac and iPhone. | PrivacyNotes is an end-to-end encrypted personal workspace for notes, tasks, files, a vault, journals, and bookmarks. |
Dash plans
- Web PWA / iPhone—
- Dash for iPhoneFree
- Dash Web PWAFree
- Dash Sync monthly$4.99 a month
- Dash for Mac$14.99, paid once
- Dash Sync yearly$47.99 a year
PrivacyNotes plans
- FreeFree
- 1 GB storage add-on$4.80 a year
- 2 GB storage add-on$8.40 a year
- 5 GB storage add-on$18 a year
- Pro$48, paid once
Pick Dash if…
Dash suits people who want offline notes stored on their device, with optional encrypted sync. Its local AI and export options may suit users who want those capabilities without sending note data to a non-local AI endpoint.
Pick PrivacyNotes if…
PrivacyNotes may suit people who want an offline-capable workspace with encrypted sync and several import options. Its self-custody setup is for users prepared to safeguard their recovery phrase.