# Standard Notes

End-to-end encrypted notes that stay readable decades from now, on every platform you own.

HTML: https://softbests.com/software/standard-notes
Markdown: https://softbests.com/software/standard-notes.md
Website: https://standardnotes.com

- Category: [Notes & Markdown](https://softbests.com/category/notes-markdown)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android
- Underrated

## Best for

People who want long-lived private notes without trusting a single vendor's sync format.

## Why it deserves attention

Standard Notes encrypts everything on the client with end-to-end encryption, so the server only ever sees ciphertext, and it keeps its file format open and well documented — the stated goal is that your notes remain readable in the distant future. Apps exist for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and the web, with Markdown and rich-text editors, tags, search, version history on paid plans and extensions for spreadsheets, code and tasks. A free tier covers plain notes, and paid plans add versioning, extensions and larger uploads. The trade-off: setup is more sober than Notion-style tools, collaboration is limited, and the strongest features sit behind a subscription.

## Can replace

- Evernote

## Related and alternatives

- [Joplin](https://softbests.com/software/joplin)
- [Notesnook](https://softbests.com/software/notesnook)