SilentNotes

Spec sheet

Purpose

SilentNotes is a privacy-focused note-taking app for writing and synchronizing notes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Supported platforms

Android,WindowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Integrations

FTP,WebDAV,Dropbox,Google Drive,OneDriveRead 20 Sep 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Privacy

The maker states the app does not collect, use, or sell personal data and makes internet calls only for operation or when explicitly requested by the user.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Support

Users can report problems by creating a GitHub issue or contacting the maker by email.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Availability

The Windows app is available through the Microsoft Store and Android through Google Play; sideload downloads are also offered, with minimum requirements of Android 7.0 and Windows 10 version 1809.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Backup limitation

Automatic backup is deactivated on Android and Windows, so users are responsible for their own backups.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Device storage limitation

Unprotected notes are usually stored in readable form on the device, while encryption is applied before they are sent over the internet.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Editor

Its WYSIWYG editor supports basic formatting such as headers and lists without requiring a markup language.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Encryption in transit

Notes are encrypted on the device before synchronization, and the transfer code stays private on the device.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Free and open source

The app is open source, free of ads, and does not collect personal data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Offline access

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Offline use

The app does not require an internet connection and stores notes locally on the device.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Protected notes

Notes in the password-protected safe are stored encrypted on the device; the safe uses a 256-bit key and Argon2id by default.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Self-hosting

Users can synchronize through their own online storage, including an FTP account on a web host with read, write, and listing privileges.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Sync integrations

Synchronization supports FTP, WebDAV, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Tags and search

Notes can have multiple tags, and users can filter notes by tags or search note text.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

To-do lists

To-do lists are optimized for touch screens and can be reordered.Read 4 Oct 2026 · martinstoeckli.ch

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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