Binderus

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Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Binderus is ranked #8 of 30 in secure notes apps on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Binderus plans and pricing

All plans

Full app Free Free forever; no account required Every feature included · desktop app binderus.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on secure notes apps

Free plan: Yes
Encryption model: local
Offline access: Yes
Open source: Yes
Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux
Export formats: PDF, DOCX, HTML

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The record

Purpose: Binderus is a local-first note-taking app with WYSIWYG editing of plain Markdown files.
Editor: The live Markdown editor includes slash commands, tables, code blocks, LaTeX math, and Mermaid diagrams.
Organization: The app lists multi-vault support, instant search, plugins, themes, wikilinks, and backlinks.
Storage: Notes can be stored as ordinary Markdown files or in an optional encrypted local database.
Encryption: The encrypted database uses AES-256 with a passphrase and derives its key with Argon2id; Binderus says a lost passphrase cannot be recovered.
Plaintext caveat: Images and attachments remain unencrypted on disk unless attachment encryption is enabled.
Integrations: The docs describe syncing vaults through iCloud Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Syncthing, or Git; Binderus has no proprietary sync server.
Sync limitation: Vaults must be located under the operating system’s Documents directory for Binderus to read and write them.
Plugin security: Plugins run with a curated API and have no raw filesystem access or unrestricted network fetch by default; declared capabilities are shown before installation.
AI integrations: Its built-in AI Chat plugin supports OpenAI-compatible services including Ollama, LM Studio, OpenAI, DeepInfra, Groq, Together, and OpenRouter.
Portability: Markdown notes can be opened in other text editors, and Binderus can export to PDF, DOCX, or HTML.
Support: The docs direct users to the FAQ, Discord, or GitHub issues for help.
Intended audience: The maker describes Binderus as a lightweight note app for people who want simple organization, local files, and no proprietary format lock-in.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Secure Notes Apps in 2026#8 of 30

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Sources

binderus.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
binderus.com/docs/settings/storage· checked 4 Oct 2026
binderus.com/docs/sync· checked 4 Oct 2026
binderus.com/docs/plugins· checked 4 Oct 2026
binderus.com/docs/· checked 4 Oct 2026