Side by side
Cryptee vs Dash
Both stand on secure notes apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Cryptee pairs photo and video storage with a capable encrypted editor, including offline use and several import paths. Its free plan is small at 100 MB, with paid capacity starting at €3/mo for 10 GB.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Dash combines offline notes, device-side encryption and local AI support, with free web and iPhone options. Note the platform limits: there are no shipped Windows or Linux apps, and Android access uses the web PWA.
Visit DashThe facts
| Cryptee | Dash | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 10 GB: €3 a month | Dash Sync yearly: $47.99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | crypt.ee | dashnote.io |
| On secure notes apps | #1 of 30 | #5 of 30 |
Cryptee: what it does well
- Encrypts files on-device with AES-256 before upload.
- Photos supports RAW files and encrypted sharing links.
- Editor supports Markdown, DOCX, PDF, and ODT.
- Free plan includes 100 MB.
- Available across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 100 MB.
- 10 GB plan costs €3/mo.
- Larger storage plans cost €9/mo or €27/mo.
Dash: what it does well
- Works offline unless sync is enabled.
- App lock supports Touch ID and Face ID.
- Local AI rejects non-local endpoints.
- Exports Markdown, DOCX and PDF.
- Open source under the MIT license.
What to know first
- Windows and Linux apps are not shipped yet.
- Android uses the web PWA.
- Real-time collaboration is not supported.