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Cryptee vs PrivacyNotes
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 Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4
PrivacyNotes combines offline access, encrypted sync and broad import options in one personal workspace. Choose its self-custody route only if you can protect the recovery phrase, since the company cannot restore notes without it.
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| Cryptee | PrivacyNotes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | 10 GB: €3 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | crypt.ee | privacynotes.app |
| On secure notes apps | #1 of 30 | #2 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.
PrivacyNotes: what it does well
- Reading, writing and searching work offline
- Encrypted synchronization stored in Zurich
- Create a vault without an email address
- Imports from many note and password services
- Apps and encryption code published under the AGPL
What to know first
- Losing the self-custody phrase can make notes unrecoverable
- Free plan syncs across 2 devices
- Free plan limits each file to 5 MB
- No free trial
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