Encrypted note-taking apps

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1. 01SyncedNotes1★4 days—Native Mac app for taking encrypted notes that locks them with a passphrase and stores them only on the device.
2. 02obsidian0★3 dayslivePlugin that shares encrypted task lists within a note-taking app, letting collaborators manage to-dos while keeping data private.
3. 03privacynotes-bin0★3 daysliveopen sourceEnd-to-end encrypted app for managing notes, tasks, files, passwords, journal entries, and bookmarks.
4. 04Veydan-Notes0★7 days—Notes app that stores data locally on the user's device and syncs with end-to-end encryption across devices.
5. 05pocket-note-stack2★1 mo—hobbymacOS note app that keeps encrypted sticky notes docked at screen edges and captures voice notes with on-device transcription.
6. 06Notes Tech0★26 daysliveopen sourceEncrypted Markdown note-taking app that keeps notes on the device with offline voice dictation, search, and linked notes.
7. 07Memodo1★1 mo—hobbyCross-platform todo and memo app with a pin-board, desktop widgets, and end-to-end encrypted sync through a self-hosted server.
8. 08Note-App2★2 mo—ai-builthobbyOffline, private note-taking and password management app that stores all data locally with end-to-end encryption.
9. 09Notesnook0★1 moliveopen sourceEncrypted note-taking app that stores notes with end-to-end encryption for privacy-focused users seeking an alternative to mainstream note apps.
10. 10Lockbook0★25 daysliveopen sourceOpen-source note-taking app that securely stores notes, sketches, and files with offline sync and encryption.
11. 11Mimiri Notes0★2 moliveopen sourceSecure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption and real-time synchronization across devices.
12. 12Amplenote0★24 dayslivecommercialNote and to-do app that encrypts notes at rest, syncs across devices, and links notes bidirectionally with tags for personal organization.
13. 13NoteSR - Encrypted Notes0★2 moliveopen sourceA secure offline note-taking app that encrypts notes and file attachments with AES-256, storing everything locally with no account, cloud, or tracking.
14. 14ciphernotes0★3 moliveopen sourceAn encrypted notes app that syncs across devices, works offline, and allows sharing encryption keys via QR codes.
15. 15Notesnook0★unknownliveopen sourceCross-platform note-taking application with end-to-end encryption that lets users write, organize, and privately share notes, lists, and tasks across devices.
16. 16Standard Notes0★unknownlivecommercialEnd-to-end encrypted note-taking app that stores notes and files securely across devices with offline access and automated backups.
17. 17shadownotes1★7 mostaleliveai-builthobbyOffline browser-based notebook that transcribes voice into structured, encrypted notes processed entirely on-device for privacy-sensitive fieldwork such as medical or legal records.
18. 18secure-encrypted-notepad0★5 mo—ai-builthobbyDesktop notepad application that encrypts notes locally and enforces keyfile-based authentication to protect user privacy across platforms.
19. 19love-notes0★5 mo—hobbyApp that lets users send appreciation notes to contacts with end-to-end encryption.
20. 20etesync-knotes0★6 mostaleliveopen sourceNote-taking desktop application that synchronizes notes securely using end-to-end encrypted cloud storage.

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