2
Joplin
Free app; Joplin Cloud sync about €3/month
Free, open-source notes in Markdown, with optional end-to-end encrypted sync.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinux
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Notes (the app you have) | Free plan | Everywhere | - |
| Notesnook | Free plan | Everywhere | you want a close match |
| Joplin | Free app | iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux | you want a close match |
| Inkdrop | Basic $9.98/month or $99.80/year. 30-day free trial | Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android | you want more power-user features |
| UpNote | Free for up to 50 notes | iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux | you would rather not pay a subscription |
| NotePlan | Paid app | iPhone, Mac, Web | you use Apple devices |
| Bear | Free | Apple | you want something simpler |
| Anytype | Free | iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux | you need it to work offline |
| Day One | Basic $0 | Everywhere | you use Apple devices |
1
Notesnook
Free plan; paid plans from about $2/month
Private notes with end-to-end encryption on by default, and open source.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
3
Inkdrop
Basic $9.98/month or $99.80/year. 30-day free trialMarkdown notes app for developers with end-to-end encrypted sync, Vim keys, plugins and an MCP server for AI agents.
Pick it if you want more power-user features.
PaidMacWindowsLinuxiPhoneAndroid
4
UpNote
Free for up to 50 notes; Premium monthly or lifetime
A clean, simple notes app on every device, with a lifetime purchase option.
Pick it if you would rather not pay a subscription and you want something simpler.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinux
5
NotePlan
Paid app
Markdown daily notes that tie together tasks and your calendar on Apple devices.
Pick it if you use Apple devices.
PaidiPhoneMacWeb
6
Bear
Free; Bear Pro subscription adds sync
Beautiful Markdown notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Pick it if you want something simpler and you use Apple devices.
Free planiPhoneMac
7
Anytype
Free; paid plans for more storage and sharing
Local-first notes and databases, encrypted by default.
Pick it if you need it to work offline.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinux
8
Day One
Basic $0; Silver $49.99/year; Gold $74.99/year
Private journaling app with photos, audio, templates and end-to-end encrypted sync across Apple devices, Android, Windows and the web.
Pick it if you use Apple devices.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
We matched these apps to Standard Notes by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.