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Safe Notes vs Standard Notes
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 LinuxWindows
Choose Safe Notes if you want a local, offline application for private information and its included encryption and file tools. The freeware license does not expire, but it is limited to private, non-commercial use. Business users should consider the commercial version offered by the maker.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Standard Notes covers plain-text note keeping in its free plan, with offline access and device sync. Paid plans add editing features, revision history, storage, and account capacity.
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| Safe Notes | Standard Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Productivity: $90 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Standard Notes |
| Website | safenotes.org | standardnotes.com |
| On secure notes apps | #22 of 30 | #18 of 30 |
Safe Notes: what it does well
- Stores notes, passwords, card information, images, and Bitcoin wallets locally.
- Works offline and does not require registration.
- Includes encrypted messaging, password tools, steganography, and file wiping.
- Windows installers and portable archives are available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
- Source code is included in the setup file since version 5.0.8.
What to know first
- The free license is limited to private, non-commercial use.
- Forgotten passwords cannot be recovered, and encrypted data is lost.
- Linux support is through Wine.
- There is no free trial.
Standard Notes: what it does well
- Free plan includes end-to-end encryption and offline access.
- Unlimited device sync is included in the free plan.
- Supports note sharing.
- Available across web, desktop, and mobile.
What to know first
- Real-time collaboration is not supported.
- Markdown and rich-text editing require the $90-per-year plan.
- Professional storage is listed as 100 GB.
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