PrivacyNotes
8.4#2 in secure notes appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPrivacyNotes vs QOwnNotes
What both publish
| Fact | PrivacyNotes | QOwnNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | The clients encrypt note data locally with XChaCha20-Poly1305 before synchronization. | Optional note encryption includes built-in AES-256 and support for custom methods such as PGP. |
| Imports | Supported import sources include Evernote, Apple Notes, Apple Journal, Google Keep, Obsidian, Notesnook, Standard Notes, Simplenote, Samsung Notes, Bitwarden, browser data and Markdown. | The feature list includes Evernote and Joplin imports and use of existing text or Markdown files without importing them. |
| Integrations | Sign-in can use Google, Apple or GitHub, while Bitwarden, browser passwords and browser bookmarks have import paths. | Nextcloud,ownCloud,Nextcloud Notes,QOwnNotesAPI,Nextcloud Deck,CalDAV,Dropbox,Syncthing,Seafile,BitTorrent Sync,Git |
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
QOwnNotes plans
- QOwnNotesFree
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.
Pick QOwnNotes if…
QOwnNotes suits people who want notes stored as local Markdown files and prefer to choose their own sync client. It also fits users seeking offline access, note encryption or Nextcloud and ownCloud integrations.