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Standard Notes

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Spec score 8.3 #79 of 216 in Note-taking apps

What it is

Standard Notes is a note-taking app for keeping notes across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with offline access. Its free Standard plan includes end-to-end encryption, unlimited device sync, plain-text notes, tags, and two-factor authentication. Notes can be shared, though real-time collaboration is not supported. The Productivity plan costs $90 per year and adds Markdown and rich-text editing, checklists, code snippets, spreadsheets, folders, a web clipper, and one year of note revision history. Professional costs $120 per year and includes 100 GB of storage and up to five accounts. Listed integrations are Evernote, Google Keep, and Aegis. Standard Notes is open source. Its maker was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Spec sheet

Supported platforms
web,windows,macos,linux,ios,androidRead 20 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com
Integrations
Evernote,Google Keep,AegisRead 20 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com
Founded
2016Read 28 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com
Note sharing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com
Offline access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com
Real-time collaboration
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com
Storage limit
100Read 20 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com

Plans and prices

Standard Free billed annually End-to-end encryption · Unlimited device sync · Plain text notes · Offline access · Tags · Two-factor authentication Read 20 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com
Productivity $90 a year billed annually Markdown and rich text editing · Checklists and code snippets · Spreadsheets · Folders · Web Clipper · One-year note revision history Read 20 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com
Professional $120 a year billed annually 100 GB storage · Up to 5 accounts Read 20 Sep 2026 · standardnotes.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan includes end-to-end encryption and two-factor authentication
  • Unlimited device sync on the Standard plan
  • Offline access across listed platforms
  • Notes can be shared
  • Open source

Limits

  • No real-time collaboration
  • Professional costs $120 per year
  • 100 GB storage is listed for Professional

Who it suits

It suits people who want notes available offline across mobile, desktop, and web, with a free plain-text option. Those needing rich-text tools, revision history, or expanded storage can consider its paid plans.

Verdict

Standard Notes covers offline note-taking and device sync on a broad set of platforms. Its free plan focuses on plain text, while richer editing and additional storage are in paid plans.

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