--- title: Standard Notes Reviews meta\_title: 'Standard Notes Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 13 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Standard Notes works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.0 review\_count: 13 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Collaboration & Productivity url: https://www.g2.com/categories/collaboration-productivity --- # Standard Notes Reviews & Product Details Cross-platform end-to-end encrypted notes app. Open-source with options to self-host. * * * Seller [Standard Notes](https://www.g2.com/sellers/standard-notes) Discussions [Standard Notes Community](https://www.g2.com/products/standard-notes/discuss) Overview by Mo Bitar (Aborigine at Standard Notes) Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Notion](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Notion") Notion 4.6/5(13,742) ](https://www.g2.com/products/notion/reviews) [ ![Microsoft OneNote](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Microsoft OneNote") Microsoft OneNote 4.5/5(1,871) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews) [ ![Evernote](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Evernote") Evernote 4.3/5(2,035) ](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/standard-notes/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 13 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Julie S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Julie S.") JS Julie S. Talent Acquisition Coordinator Banking Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 5/11/2018 "The note-taking tool for developers and highly technical people" 4/5 What do you like best about Standard Notes? I like the fact that they prioritize privacy above everything else with their highly secure encrypted channel of syncing data and notes within a device to device. And I love that they have developer tools. This same developer's tool is found on browsers, and it is present on this software too. Meaning, I can check under the hood for some code discrepancies and styling issues of my notes. More of an OCD me talking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Standard Notes? The installer file is quite heavy, and it is not ideal for slow processing computer units. They should improve how the app is executed. I could say the same for their mobile application that is taking so much space and speed of the mobile unit. Note taking is supposed to be about speed and not just encryption alone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Standard Notes: I think they specifically created this note taking tool for people who are weary with privacy, and people who are more keen to their privacy are highly technical people. I myself is a technical personnel, and I think they made a great job marketing it as a tool not just to take notes but also that will protect the integrity of your files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Standard Notes solving and how is that benefiting you? It uses hashtag as tags and that made my life easier when searching for my synced tools over the other device. Privacy is an issue that they tool seriously, and I think that is one problem that they solved for me. I don't have to worry with my notes being publicly open and sensitive information being subject to prying eyes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Bruce D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Bruce D.") BD Bruce D. Dog Trainer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/29/2018 "Standard Notes For Writers Who Desire Privacy" 4/5 What do you like best about Standard Notes? Standard Notes is for writers who desire or demand privacy. Their privacy and encryption are first-class. I use the free, plain-text version, but you can upgrade if you want to add RTF or Markdown or themes and the like. I'm fine with plain text, I use WriteApp for formatting & longer projects. I use Standard Notes for an idea incubator and daily journal. Most of my social media posts originate there, as do my blog posts. It's cross-platform and the sync between browser, desktop, and mobile versions is lightning-fast. You can choose whichever level of privacy you're comfortable with. And they have a very active Slack community going on. If you're a writer and you value your privacy you should check it out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Standard Notes? Their free version is stripped to the bone with regard to features. Even Simplenote offers Markdown, checklists, and light / dark themes. This isn't really a huge issue for me, but I believe the creators could snag a larger share of the market were they to equal Simplenote's basic features. They also offer premium add-ons but I don't see anyone paying for features you can get in Simplenote for free. On the other hand, some of the add-ons are quite impressive. The paid version just doesn't add value for my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Standard Notes: If you're a creative or article writer, it's an essential tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Standard Notes solving and how is that benefiting you? The encryption and security are huge bonuses for me. In addition to authoring blog posts, I keep client information and even some (low-security) passwords on board, and feel comfortable knowing this info is for my eyes only. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 4/1/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite SL shawn l. administrator Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/16/2018 "a writing expereince unlike any other" 4/5 What do you like best about Standard Notes? I like that it is free and has great privacy. You are able to upgrade if you are interested in themes, backups, and editors. You are the only one able to decrypt your notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Standard Notes? The formatting is enabled only as an extension for money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Standard Notes: It has a lot of pros and very few cons in my opinion. It is simple to use and has great features. It makes privacy easy for everyone. The app is optimizes a very long survivability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Standard Notes solving and how is that benefiting you? It is great for personal notes, tasks, to-dos, passwords, private journal, meeting notes, scratchpad, technical procedures & code procedures. They have an app which is great and very handy for this generation. It makes privacy easy for everyone. It works with both mac and PC users. It works with both IOS and Android users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Marcie M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Marcie M.") MM Marcie M. Technology Project Manager and Trainer Legal Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/10/2018 "Everything I need " 3.5/5 What do you like best about Standard Notes? That I can sync notes across multiple devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Standard Notes? No issues. I like this software as much as any others Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Standard Notes: It is simple to use and encyrpted end to end Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Standard Notes solving and how is that benefiting you? Note taking, remembering to do lists Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ET Elliot T. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/8/2018 "standard notes" 4/5 What do you like best about Standard Notes? I really liked standard notes because it had a great interface and kept all notes for the office organized electronically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Standard Notes? I didn't really like the fact that he didn't have a lot of uses besides basic note taking and organizing files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Standard Notes solving and how is that benefiting you? to copy quick notes in one place Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Madeline D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Madeline D.") MD Madeline D. Marketing Specialist Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/16/2018 "Easy to Use" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Standard Notes? It's very easy to use. It's also great for privacy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Standard Notes? There can be glitches when using certain fonts and backgrounds. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Standard Notes: Be more clear with customers because software is good and there's no need for marketing tricks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Standard Notes solving and how is that benefiting you? It provides me with general security and privacy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Seller invite RS Robert S. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/8/2018 "standard notes" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Standard Notes? I really like the interface and how easy it is to use this software to compile quick notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Standard Notes? I didn't like the price of the software as its too expensive for the function it serves. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Standard Notes solving and how is that benefiting you? compile quick notes in one place Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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