VaultNote

Windows · Linux · Android · Extension

Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.3

VaultNote is ranked #17 of 30 in secure notes apps on Freedom251. It runs on Android, Browser extension, Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

VaultNote plans and pricing

Free Free No subscriptions; no hidden fees vaultnote.web.app · 5 Oct 2026

Product: VaultNote is an encrypted markdown note app that syncs notes to a GitHub repository the user owns.
Offline use: GitHub sync is optional, and VaultNote can be used as a local-only note app.
Editors: It offers a rich WYSIWYG editor and a markdown editor with live preview.
Organization: Notes can be organized with folders and tags, starred, pinned, searched, sorted, and filtered.
Bookmarks: The browser extension saves bookmarks with one click and can fetch their titles, descriptions, and favicons.
GitHub integration: GitHub sync uses OAuth device flow without requiring a personal access token, and supports repository and branch selection.
Sync settings: Automatic sync can be configured for intervals of 2, 5, or 10 minutes.
Encryption: The site says synced notes are encrypted with AES-256-CBC before leaving the device, and the master password is never stored.
Biometrics: VaultNote supports fingerprint or face unlock.
Sharing: Notes can be shared through public, secret, or password-protected GitHub Gists.
Password recovery: The site says encrypted notes cannot be recovered if the master password is forgotten.
Platforms: The maker lists Windows, Linux, and Android support, plus a Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browser extension.
License: VaultNote is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Price from: Free

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