Standard Notes for MAC
Free, open-source notes app for Mac with end-to-end encryption and free sync on unlimited devices. Paid plans add more features.
Standard Notes Overview
Standard Notes is an end-to-end encrypted note-taking app for keeping your notes, files and life's work in one secure place. Your notes are encrypted on your device before they are synced, so only you can read them, and sync across your devices is free, fast and works on an unlimited number of them. It runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android and the web, so your notes are with you everywhere.
Standard Notes puts a strong focus on longevity: its source code is public, and you can even run your own sync server. With Listed you can publish a blog straight from your notes. The free plan includes end-to-end encryption and unlimited device sync. The paid Productivity plan, US$90 a year, unlocks the full editing experience, and the Professional plan, US$120 a year, adds 100 GB of encrypted file storage, full note history and sharing with up to 5 accounts. Standard Notes is free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. Version 3.202.10 has separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Key Features
Standard Notes keeps your writing private and safe.
- End-to-end encryption: only you can read your notes.
- Free sync: on unlimited devices.
- Everywhere: Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android and the web.
- Self-hosting: run your own sync server if you like.
- Built to last: public source code and a focus on longevity.
- Listed: publish a blog from your notes.
- Paid plans: the full editing experience and encrypted file storage.
- Open source: AGPL-3.0.
What’s New in Version 3.202.10
Standard Notes 3.202.10 is a small update.
- Fixed the styling of the backups copy option
Standard Notes FAQ
Is Standard Notes free?
Yes. The free plan includes end-to-end encryption and sync on unlimited devices. Paid plans add more features.
How much are the paid plans?
The Productivity plan costs US$90 a year and the Professional plan US$120 a year, with 100 GB of encrypted file storage.
Does Standard Notes run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. There are separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Are my notes encrypted?
Yes. Notes are encrypted on your device before they are synced, so only you can read them.
On which devices can I use Standard Notes?
Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android and the web.
Do I need an account?
Yes, to sync. You register a private notes account in the app or on the web.
Can I host my own server?
Yes. Standard Notes can be self-hosted on your own server.
Is Standard Notes open source?
Yes. Its code is public under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Can I install Standard Notes with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask standard-notes.
Where does the Standard Notes download on standard-notes.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official Standard Notes download page at https://standardnotes.com/download. standard-notes.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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