VaultNote

What VaultNote is

VaultNote is an encrypted markdown note app for Android, Windows, Linux, and supported browsers. Use it as a local-only app or optionally sync notes to a GitHub repository you own. Notes can be written in a rich WYSIWYG editor or a markdown editor with live preview, then organized using folders and tags. You can star or pin notes, search them, and sort or filter the collection. The browser extension saves bookmarks with one click and can retrieve their titles, descriptions, and favicons. GitHub sync uses OAuth device flow, with repository and branch selection; automatic sync can run at intervals of 2, 5, or 10 minutes. VaultNote says synced notes are encrypted on the device with AES-256-CBC before leaving it, and that the master password is never stored. It supports fingerprint or face unlock and sharing through public, secret, or password-protected GitHub Gists. VaultNote is open source under AGPL-3.0, exports to Markdown, and has a free plan at no cost. Forgotten master passwords cannot be recovered.

Who it suits

VaultNote suits people who want encrypted notes available on desktop, Android, and supported browsers, with optional GitHub sync or local-only use. It may also suit users who want bookmark saving and Markdown export.

Limits

The free plan costs nothing. If the master password is forgotten, encrypted notes cannot be recovered.

Getting started

1. Open https://vaultnote.web.app/.
2. Choose a supported platform: Windows, Linux, Android, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
3. Use VaultNote locally, or connect a GitHub repository through OAuth device flow to enable sync.
4. If syncing, select a repository and branch and choose an automatic sync interval of 2, 5, or 10 minutes.

Verdict

VaultNote combines local encrypted note-taking with optional GitHub synchronization, bookmark saving, and Markdown export. Keep in mind that notes cannot be recovered if you forget the master password.