Binderus vs SecNotes
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| Figure | Binderus | SecNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Secure Notes Apps | 8.1 (#9) | 8.0 (#15) |
| Encryption | The encrypted database uses AES-256 with a passphrase and derives its key with Argon2id; Binderus says a lost passphrase cannot be recovered. | The site says notes are stored using AES128 encryption. |
| Organization | The app lists multi-vault support, instant search, plugins, themes, wikilinks, and backlinks. | Notes can be organized in folders and subfolders. |
| Purpose | Binderus is a local-first note-taking app with WYSIWYG editing of plain Markdown files. | SecNotes is an Android note-taking app for personal data, with notepads, spreadsheets, and checklists. |
| Support | The docs direct users to the FAQ, Discord, or GitHub issues for help. | The site directs users to its support forum and bug-report link. |
Plans
In their own words
SecNotes
SecNotes is a free Android note-taking app for personal data, with browser access for synced notes. It supports formatted text notes, image and video attachments, reminders, text-to-speech, themes and custom fonts, alongside spreadsheet and checklist formats. Notes can be arranged in folders and subfolders and protected with a password, PIN or pattern lock; the maker says they are stored using AES128 encryption. Spreadsheets include formulas, cell and row or column formatting, scrolling, sharing and XLS export. Checklists support sorting, reminders, item changes, duplicate checking and automatic completion when all items are checked. Backups are listed for Cloud and Dropbox, with SD-card backup and restore described in the app listing. Cloud-backed notes can be viewed and edited in a browser, and shared notes can be edited by up to 10 people. Imports include text and CSV files; exports include TXT, HTML, XLS, XLSX and PDF. Premium features include browser editing, shared notes, cloud backup, password recovery, printing, PDF and XLSX export, and ad removal.