{"id":58538,"date":"2026-04-12T10:31:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T10:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/best-google-keep-alternatives-to-switch-to\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T10:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T10:31:48","slug":"best-google-keep-alternatives-to-switch-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/best-google-keep-alternatives-to-switch-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Google Keep alternatives to switch to"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-content-wrapper=\"true\">\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_7s\" style=\"max-width:2560px\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;aspect-ratio:2560 \/ 1440\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/google-keep-with-a-list-of-custom-labels-scaled.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/google-keep-with-a-list-of-custom-labels-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/google-keep-with-a-list-of-custom-labels-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/google-keep-with-a-list-of-custom-labels-1920w-1080h.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/google-keep-with-a-list-of-custom-labels-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/google-keep-with-a-list-of-custom-labels-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/google-keep-with-a-list-of-custom-labels-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/google-keep-with-a-list-of-custom-labels-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/google-keep-with-a-list-of-custom-labels-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_nv e_8s\">\n<p>Megan Ellis\/Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Not all note-taking apps are created equal when it comes to privacy. For example, Google Keep is not as private as you might think. Sure, things like 2FA make it less likely that someone will hack your account, but people forget that Google has full access to the contents of their account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>I guess one could argue that this isn&#8217;t a big deal, especially if your Keep account doesn&#8217;t store anything sensitive like medical or financial records. Plus, Google has strict privacy guidelines, so it&#8217;s not like its employees are reading your notes during their lunch breaks \u2013 I hope. Still, the company can access your data if it wants to, so you have to trust that it won&#8217;t do so on Slow Tuesday. However, it will hand over your data if it receives a summons as per law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>I&#8217;ve been putting privacy at the forefront lately, which is why I&#8217;m saying goodbye to Keep and most of Google&#8217;s apps. If you&#8217;re in the same boat as me, I want to tell you about the five best Google Keep alternatives that you can switch to, whether you want a simple note-taking app or something more feature-packed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_ik\">\n<div class=\"e_lk e_qt\">\n<h3 class=\"e_tt\">Are you thinking of moving away from Google Keep?<\/h3>\n<p>0 votes<\/p>\n<div class=\"e_vt e_tk\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"e_wt\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes, for security reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Nan<!-- -->%<\/p>\n<p><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"e_wt\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes, but for other reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Nan<!-- -->%<\/p>\n<p><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"e_wt\"><\/p>\n<p>No, I&#8217;m staying with Google Keep.<\/p>\n<p>Nan<!-- -->%<\/p>\n<p><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"e_wt\"><\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t use Google Keep.<\/p>\n<p>Nan<!-- -->%<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2>obsidian<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_7s\" style=\"max-width:2560px\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;aspect-ratio:2560 \/ 1440\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-scaled.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-1920w-1080h.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"well\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-1920w-1080h.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-1536w-864h.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-675w-380h.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-1000w-563h.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-300w-170h.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-840w-472h.jpg 840w\" alt=\"well\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obsidian-on-android-phone-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_nv e_8s\">\n<p>Bogdan Petrovan\/Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>This is what I&#8217;m currently using, so I&#8217;m putting it at number one. However, let me start by saying that this is definitely not everyone&#8217;s cup of tea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Very different from Obsidian Keep. It&#8217;s local-first, meaning all your data is stored on your device (phone, laptop, tablet) by default, making sure Obsidian can&#8217;t see it. You don&#8217;t even need to create an account to use it, and it&#8217;s free. Feels great, doesn&#8217;t it? Well, the issue is that you won&#8217;t be able to access your notes from multiple devices, and if that&#8217;s a preference \u2013 it is mine \u2013 then you&#8217;ll need to sign up for Obsidian&#8217;s sync plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>This is where the free part ends. Syncing costs money, so you&#8217;ll need a subscription which starts at $4 per month. The good news is that Obsidian offers end-to-end encryption that Keynote lacks, so even though your data is stored on the company&#8217;s servers, Obsidian employees can&#8217;t see it even if they wanted to. The app offers complete privacy, but you have to pay for it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>In terms of features, the two apps couldn&#8217;t be more different. Sure, you can use Obsidian as a simple note-taking app, similar to Keep, but overall it&#8217;s much more feature-packed, offering things like an infinite canvas that you can use to stitch together your notes and photos, and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>What you need to know is that while everyone can figure out how Keep works in a few minutes, Obsidian has a faster learning process. So if you want to play with it a bit, it&#8217;s a great alternative to Google Keep. But if you want simplicity, some of the other options on this list will be better for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2>notsnook<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_7s\" style=\"max-width:2560px\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:56.29%;aspect-ratio:2560 \/ 1441\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-scaled.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-1920w-1080h.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"Notesnook app on smartphone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-1000w-563h.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-1920w-1080h.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-1536w-864h.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-675w-380h.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-300w-170h.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-840w-472h.jpg 840w\" alt=\"Notesnook app on smartphone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/the-notesnook-app-on-a-smartphone-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_nv e_8s\">\n<p>Megan Ellis\/Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Compared to Obsidian, Notesnuk is much simpler &#8211; closer to Keep in terms of functionality. It&#8217;s cloud-based rather than local-first, and while there is a free plan available, you&#8217;ll need a subscription to take full advantage of it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>End-to-end encryption is the default state of the app, ensuring that no one except you can see your data. You can create notebooks to organize your notes, set reminders, pin important notes for easy access, and more. There&#8217;s also a dedicated focus mode that clears all menus and tabs so you can focus on your writing. So basically, all the basic functionalities, plus some additional features, are available at your disposal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>The app is open-source, and because of its zero-knowledge encryption, you can rest assured that no one will sell your data to the highest bidder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Ck\" data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_e e_Dk e_Ck\" data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p> <strong>Don&#8217;t want to miss the best of <em>Android Authority<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_am\"><picture class=\"e_em e_fm e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><picture class=\"e_em e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>I&#8217;ve tested it extensively, and while the UI feels a little less modern and polished than something like Keep, I still enjoyed the overall experience. The pricing isn&#8217;t that bad either, as it will cost you $1.67 per month or $19.99 per year if you choose the Essentials plan. It goes up a lot from there if you want the Believer plan, which costs $7.5 per month. This means it is more expensive than Obsidian despite being less polished and feature-packed, but due to its simplicity it may still be a more suitable option for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2>standard notes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_7s\" style=\"max-width:2560px\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:56.21%;aspect-ratio:2560 \/ 1439\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-scaled.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-1000w-562h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-1920w-1080h.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"standard notes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-1000w-562h.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-1920w-1080h.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-1536w-864h.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-675w-380h.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-300w-170h.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-840w-472h.jpg 840w\" alt=\"standard notes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Standard-Notes-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_nv e_8s\">\n<p>Mitja Rutnik\/Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>If you know, trust, and probably even use Proton&#8217;s apps, then Standard Notes is for you. It was not created by Proton, but the Swiss company acquired the app in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>There&#8217;s good news and bad news, and I&#8217;ll start with the bad news first. Unfortunately, this is not part of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.getproton.me\/aff_c?offer_id=43&amp;aff_id=1555&amp;url_id=1206\">Proton Unlimited Plan<\/a> which gives you access <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.getproton.me\/aff_c?offer_id=7&amp;aff_id=1555\">proton mail<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.getproton.me\/aff_c?offer_id=43&amp;aff_id=1555\">To drive<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.getproton.me\/aff_c?offer_id=26&amp;aff_id=1555\">vpn<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.getproton.me\/aff_c?offer_id=38&amp;aff_id=1555\">pass<\/a>And some other apps. You will have to take a separate subscription for it. The second issue is that it is far from cheap. While there is a limited free plan available, the annual subscription is $90 for the cheapest plan and $120 for the most expensive plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>If the free plan is enough for you or you are okay with the app&#8217;s price tag, then Standard Notes is something I really recommend. I tested it, and although it lacks the polish you&#8217;re used to on Keep, its old-school vibe gives it a distinctive character that&#8217;s missing from today&#8217;s apps that all look and behave the same.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Notes management within the app is easy thanks to folders and tags. There&#8217;s also a dedicated Files tab that shows you all your uploaded documents in one place. Security is top-notch, thanks to end-to-end encryption, 2FA, app lock, and the option to password-lock even your most sensitive notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2>Justnote <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_7s\" style=\"max-width:2560px\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:56.21%;aspect-ratio:2560 \/ 1439\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-scaled.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-1000w-562h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-1920w-1080h.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"Justnote\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-1000w-562h.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-1920w-1080h.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-1536w-864h.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-675w-380h.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-300w-170h.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-840w-472h.jpg 840w\" alt=\"Justnote\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Justnote-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_nv e_8s\">\n<p>Mitja Rutnik\/Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>This is the least featured app on this list. It&#8217;s very basic, similar to Keep. This is not something we can stop because there is a huge demand for it. And since it&#8217;s relatively simple and not made by a big corporation, its price is incredibly affordable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>First, let&#8217;s talk security. All data is encrypted, ensuring that you are the only one who can see it. Your account cannot be banned or deleted by the company or person behind the app, which is a major plus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Google automatically scans your Google account, and if there&#8217;s anything controversial on it \u2013 something against company policies \u2013 the system may block your account, and getting it back can be a hassle. With JustNote you won&#8217;t have this problem. Google&#8217;s automated scanning system can make mistakes, so it may inappropriately flag an account in some cases, as evidenced by several Reddit posts I came across recently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>I&#8217;ve given the app a new twist, and it&#8217;s incredible for what it is. I thought about using it full-time, but I need something more from my note taking app, so Obsidian is my app of choice because it&#8217;s better for writing for longer periods of time. However, for those who are looking for something that lets them write notes quickly without any extra features getting in the way, JustNote is a great option. And the best part: an annual subscription will only cost you $5. Some of the others on this list charge more per month, so this is actually a great deal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2>of any kind<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_7s\" style=\"max-width:1920px\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:56.30%;aspect-ratio:1920 \/ 1081\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-1918w-1080h.jpg.webp 1918w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"any type vs perception 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-1918w-1080h.jpg 1918w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-1536w-864h.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-675w-380h.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-1000w-563h.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-300w-170h.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1-840w-472h.jpg 840w\" alt=\"any type vs perception 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anytype-vs-Notion-1.jpg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_nv e_8s\">\n<p>Dhruv Bhutani\/Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>I was a Notion user for years, but abandoned the app because it became a bit complicated for me, and the lack of end-to-end encryption \u2013 just like Keep \u2013 was something I wasn&#8217;t happy with. That&#8217;s why I switched to Obsidian.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Anytype is an interesting app because it&#8217;s kind of a mix of Notion and Obsidian. It looks and feels like Notion but has an offline-first approach like Obsidian with the option for zero-knowledge cloud sync.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Although it can be used as a simple note taking app, it is much more powerful than that. It&#8217;s best to describe it as your second brain \u2013 a place where all your thoughts, documents, tasks, ideas and everything you track is stored. As you would imagine, that data is for your eyes only, so no other employees can even see it. However, the app does have some learning curve, so you&#8217;ll have to take some time to get to know it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Pricing is similar to Obsidian, starting at $5 per month. You can use it for free, but it has several limitations that will probably push you towards a subscription eventually. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Whether you want a simple or feature-rich note taking app that puts privacy first, this list has you covered. I&#8217;m sticking to Obsidian for now, but I&#8217;d love to hear from you &#8211; which one would you consider switching to and why? Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_uc e_P\">\n<p>Thank you for being a part of our community. Please read our comment policy before posting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Megan Ellis\/Android Authority Not all note-taking apps are created equal when it comes to privacy. For example, Google Keep is not as private as you might think. 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