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Lockpad vs NoteSR

Lockpad

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FigureLockpadNoteSR
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYes—
Android—Yes
Self-hostedYes—
Plans published11
Spec score · Secure Notes Apps8.1 (#10)8.1 (#11)
Spec score · Note-taking apps7.8 (#140)7.7 (#158)
BackupsThe backup script retains the last 14 database dumps, and locked notes cannot be exported while locked.Users can export and import encrypted backups, which the README says can only be opened with the user's key.
EncryptionNotes can be encrypted in the browser per note using Argon2id and AES-GCM; the key and plaintext stay in the browser tab.The project says content is encrypted using AES-256.
LicenseLockpad is provided under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.The repository lists the MIT license.
Supported platformswebandroid
PrivacyThe README says Lockpad makes no outbound network requests and has no analytics or telemetry.The privacy policy says NoteSR does not collect, store, or share user data or device information with third parties.
PurposeLockpad is a self-hosted notes app that runs on hardware you own.NoteSR is an offline-first Android note-taking app that creates encrypted storage on the device.
SupportThe project states that it has no support contract, uptime commitment, or on-call operator.The privacy policy provides an email address for questions: [email protected].

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Lockpad

  • LockpadFree

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NoteSR

  • NoteSRFree

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