Standard Notes

Standard Notes is a secure digital note-taking application designed to protect both notes and files with end-to-end encryption. The platform emphasizes privacy and security, ensuring that only the user has access to the keys needed to decrypt their data. This level of encryption is described as industry-leading and audited, with the intention of safeguarding information from unauthorized access, including from employers and governments. The app is available for free and supports seamless syncing across unlimited devices, making it accessible on multiple platforms. Users can write and store a variety of content types in one secure place, including markdown and rich text documents, budgets, personal finance records, tasks and to-do lists, code snippets, passwords, keys, outlines, lists, family and health records, journals, diaries, legal and business contracts, and confidential files. Secure file storage is also a highlighted feature, with the ability to store sensitive items such as passport photos, bank account and credit card numbers, and other private documents. Standard Notes positions itself as a solution for individuals seeking strong privacy controls and advanced security measures for their digital notes and files. The service is presented as an alternative to other note-taking platforms that may not offer the same level of protection against hacks, data breaches, or external access by third parties. The platform is delivered as a cross-platform application, with options to download for free or access via a web app. Its core offering is free to use, and the service highlights its commitment to privacy and user control over data. evidence_sufficient: true