Snoq

Free plan Windows

What Snoq is

Snoq is a native Windows notes app for password-protected notes stored locally. It encrypts note content with AES-256-CBC and HMAC-SHA256, deriving keys from the user's password with Argon2id. The app works offline and says it has no cloud sync, telemetry, crash reporting, or account system. Its editor supports headings, lists, syntax-highlighted code, links, quotes, and inline images. Full-text search covers note bodies, while categories, starred notes, and multiple tabs provide ways to organize and browse notes. Users can export individual notes as PDFs or save the vault as an encrypted archive. An optional on-device MCP server connects to supported AI tools, with AI access off by default and separate controls for note changes and vault unlocking. Browser-based ChatGPT and Claude cannot connect. Snoq is free, with no premium tiers, paywalls, or feature limits. It runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 and requires 200 MB of free disk space. Password recovery is unavailable, and the app does not yet lock automatically after inactivity.

Who it suits

Snoq suits Windows users who want offline notes protected by a password and stored locally. Its optional on-device AI connections may suit users of supported developer and AI tools.

What it does well

Free with no feature limits
Works offline without an account system
Encrypted archive export for the vault
Supports rich text and full-text search
AI access is off by default

What to know first

Lost passwords cannot be recovered
No automatic lock after inactivity yet
Browser-based ChatGPT and Claude cannot connect
Requires 200 MB of free disk space

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Snoq	No premium tiers · no paywalls · no feature limits	Free

As snoq.io lists them, read 10 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://snoq.io/
Install Snoq on Windows 10 or Windows 11
Create a password for the encrypted vault
Write and organize notes with categories, stars, and tabs
Enable the optional on-device MCP server only when needed

Verdict

Snoq offers local encrypted notes, offline use, and export options without an account or paid tier. Keep the password safe: there is no recovery mechanism, and automatic inactivity locking is not yet available.

Questions

How much does Snoq cost?

The Snoq plan costs nothing. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or feature limits.

Which Windows versions are supported?

Snoq supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 and requires 200 MB of free disk space.

Can a forgotten password be recovered?

No. There is no password recovery mechanism, so notes cannot be decrypted if the password is lost.

Which AI tools can connect?

The optional on-device MCP server can connect to Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, and Antigravity.

Is AI access enabled automatically?

No. AI access is off by default, with separate controls for note changes and vault unlocking.

Who makes Snoq?

Snoq is made by Vladyslav Fedoniuk, trading as FTPie.

Facts from Snoq's own pages

AI integrations: Its optional on-device MCP server can connect to Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, and Antigravity; browser-based ChatGPT and Claude cannot connect. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
Encryption: It encrypts note content with AES-256-CBC and HMAC-SHA256, deriving keys from the user's password with Argon2id. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
Export and backup: Users can export individual notes as PDFs and export the vault as an encrypted archive. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · snoq.io, 21 Sept 2026
Integrations: Claude,Claude Code,Claude Desktop · snoq.io, 21 Sept 2026
Locking limitation: Snoq does not yet automatically lock after inactivity; users can lock it with a hotkey, title-bar button, or tray control. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
Maker: The maker identifies himself as Vladyslav Fedoniuk, trading as FTPie, and lists a correspondence address in Rzeszów, Poland. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
MCP permissions: AI access is off by default, and separate controls govern note changes and vault unlocking. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
Offline access: Yes · snoq.io, 21 Sept 2026
Offline and privacy: Snoq works offline and says it has no cloud sync, telemetry, crash reporting, or account system. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
Password recovery: There is no password recovery mechanism, so notes cannot be decrypted if the password is lost. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
Supported platforms: Windows · snoq.io, 21 Sept 2026
Product: Snoq is a native Windows notes app for password-protected, encrypted notes stored locally. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
Rich text: The editor supports headings, lists, code blocks with syntax highlighting, links, quotes, and inline images. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
Search and organization: Snoq provides full-text search across note bodies, categories, starred notes, and a multi-tab interface. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
Support: Snoq is built by one developer, who accepts messages through the site form or email and says replies are not instant. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026
System requirements: Snoq supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 and requires 200 MB of free disk space. · snoq.io, 10 Oct 2026

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