Cipher Notes vs Cryptee
Cipher Notes
cipherapps.github.io
Cryptee
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| Figure | Cipher Notes | Cryptee |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €3/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Secure Notes Apps | 7.8 (#17) | 9.4 (#1) |
| Encryption | Notes are encrypted with AES-256-GCM via Android Keystore. | Cryptee says files are encrypted on the device with AES-256 before upload, using keys the company cannot access. |
| Offline access | Yes | Cryptee is a progressive web app that can be installed from a browser and used offline. |
| Open source | Cipher Notes is MIT licensed, and its source code is publicly auditable. | Cryptee says its software and cryptography are open source and can be reviewed independently. |
| Support | The maker points users to GitHub issues and lists [email protected] as a contact. | Support is provided through a help center with migration guides, FAQs, bug reports and question forms. |
Plans
In their own words
Cipher Notes
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Cryptee
Cryptee provides cloud storage for photos and videos alongside an encrypted editor for documents, journals, and notes. It says files are encrypted on the device with AES-256 before upload, using keys the company cannot access. Photos supports hashtags, typo-tolerant search, EXIF data, RAW files, favorites, ghost albums, and encrypted sharing links. The editor handles Markdown, Evernote imports, DOCX, PDF, and ODT files, with encrypted PDF exports, offline use, RTL languages, tables, and KaTeX math. Cryptee says its software and cryptography are open source and that signup requires no personal information. It also says it does not track or log user activity or serve advertisements, and keeps user data on its own infrastructure in Europe. The service runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android; its browser-based progressive web app can be installed and used offline. The free plan includes 100 MB. Paid storage begins at 10 GB for €3.00 per month.