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End-to-end encrypted notes with open source clients and a self-hostable server.

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Common useEncrypted note takingPrivacy Tools
Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 1/4
Evidence and riskVerified / StandardClaims checked against current primary sources; no material risk recorded in them.
Last reviewedReviewed 2026-08-07KYC checked 2026-08-07 · verified jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this page

Evidence and score

EVIDENCEVerified
RISKStandard
JURISDICTIONCH
NOTEPaid plans cannot be bought privately: card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are the only rails, and each one links a real identity to the account. Standard Notes joined Proton AG in April 2024, so ownership and jurisdiction are now Swiss rather than independent.
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
PRIVACY SCORE
Why privacy is 76/100Formula 3.0
BaselineStarting privacy exposure score
+100
Identity exposureBasic account or payment metadata recorded (level 1 of 4)
-20
Operator exposureHosted operator outside Five Eyes
-4

Full scoring method

EVIDENCE CONFIDENCE
Why evidence is 100/100Formula 3.0
Source coverageMaterial claims checked against current sources
+70
Review ageAll recorded checks are within 30 days
+30

Full scoring method

METHODOLOGYHow both scores are computed →
LAST CHECKED2026-08-07
LAST UPDATED2026-08-07

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 1/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo document identity check. The plans page states the accepted payment methods are all major debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. There is no cryptocurrency option, so a paid subscription always carries a card or PayPal identity trail. The free tier avoids payment data entirely.
FEEFree tier, $90/yr Productivity, $120/yr Professional
CATEGORIESPrivacy Tools
COMMON USESEncrypted note taking, Self-hosted sync, Long-term plain text notes
FEATURESEnd-to-end encrypted notes, XChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption, Unlimited device sync, Offline access, Open source clients, Two-factor authentication, Full encrypted export, Self-hostable sync server, 100GB encrypted files on Professional
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability

About

End-to-end encrypted notes, now owned by Proton and under Swiss law. Paid plans are card, PayPal, or platform billing only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No document identity check. The plans page states the accepted payment methods are all major debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. There is no cryptocurrency option, so a paid subscription always carries a card or PayPal identity trail. The free tier avoids payment data entirely.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

No. The recorded jurisdiction is CH, which is not a Five Eyes country.

How are privacy and evidence calculated?

The privacy score is 76/100 and measures identity and operator exposure. Evidence confidence is 100/100 and measures source coverage and review age. Recorded risk is shown separately as standard. Every factor is listed on this page.

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