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LocalNotes vs OpenVLT

LocalNotes

github.com

OpenVLT

openvlt.com

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FigureLocalNotesOpenVLT
Price from—Free
Free plan—Yes
Free trial——
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYes—
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published11
Spec score · Secure Notes Apps8.4 (#7)7.7 (#19)
EncryptionThe repository says notes are encrypted with AES-256 and also with Triple DES using a SHA-256 hash based on the device ID.Locked notes use AES-256-GCM with a key derived from the lock password using PBKDF2; the key stays in the browser.
PurposeLocalNotes stores notes locally and lets users edit, delete, and search them.OpenVLT is a self-hosted notes app that stores notes as plain Markdown files on your server.
SupportThe Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the support email.The documentation directs users to email support or open an issue on GitHub.

Plans

LocalNotes

  • LocalNotes€0.99, paid once

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OpenVLT

  • Self-hosted open-sourceFree

OpenVLT pricing →

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