LocalNotes
6.7#10 in secure notes apps€0.99 one-timeAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitLocalNotes vs PrivacyNotes
PrivacyNotes
8.4#2 in secure notes appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LocalNotes | PrivacyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | The repository says notes are encrypted with AES-256 and also with Triple DES using a SHA-256 hash based on the device ID. | The clients encrypt note data locally with XChaCha20-Poly1305 before synchronization. |
| Open source | The project repository is public and carries a GPL-3.0 license. | The web, desktop, and mobile apps and their encryption code are published on GitHub under the AGPL. |
LocalNotes plans
- LocalNotes€0.99, paid once
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 LocalNotes if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.