Evernote vs App
Standard Notes is a direct open-source note-taking alternative with encrypted cross-device synchronization and support for notes and files. The supplied evidence documents fewer of Evernote's capture, organization, search, clipping, and collaboration features, but it performs the target's primary note-taking workflow.
Decision guide
The practical reasons to choose either option, based on documented capabilities.
Choose App if
- Self-hosting and control of your data are a priority and App covers your required workflows. Its source code uses the AGPL-3.0 license.
Stay with Evernote if
- You rely on capabilities that are different, missing, or not yet documented for App.
Feature fit
What App covers
- Note capture and storage
- Cross-platform synchronization
- File storage
- Web access
- Privacy and encryption
- Self-hosted deployment
What’s different or missing
- Documented multimedia capture beyond notes and files
- Notebooks, tags, and templates
- Advanced or AI-powered search
- Web clipping
- Tasks within notes
- Calendar-linked notes
- Sharing and real-time editing
- AI assistant and transcription
Project snapshot
- GitHub stars
- 6,583
- Contributors
- 54
- Language
- TypeScript
- Last commit
- Aug 11, 2026
- Latest release
- Jul 20, 2026
Categories: Document Collaboration, Knowledge Management, Note Taking, File Sync & Storage, Calendars & Scheduling, Task Management
Sources and editorial review5 linked sources
Public documentation supports this comparison. Automation assists collection and classification; editorial standards and corrections remain the responsibility of Kris.
Fast, free, and encrypted cross-platform sync on unlimited devices.
readme · github.comThink fearlessly with end-to-end encrypted notes and files.
repository description · github.comStandard Notes is an end-to-end encrypted note-taking app for digitalists and professionals.
readme · github.comPublic source code with ability to self-host your own server in a few easy steps.
readme · github.comLaunch the web app at app.standardnotes.com.
readme · github.com
