Binderus vs Cipher Notes
Binderus
binderus.comCipher Notes
cipherapps.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | Binderus | Cipher Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Secure Notes Apps | 8.1 (#9) | 7.8 (#17) |
| Encryption | The encrypted database uses AES-256 with a passphrase and derives its key with Argon2id; Binderus says a lost passphrase cannot be recovered. | Notes are encrypted with AES-256-GCM via Android Keystore. |
| Purpose | Binderus is a local-first note-taking app with WYSIWYG editing of plain Markdown files. | CipherNotes is an app for encrypted notes and checklists. |
| Support | The docs direct users to the FAQ, Discord, or GitHub issues for help. | The maker points users to GitHub issues and lists [email protected] as a contact. |
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Cipher Notes
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