PrivacyNotes vs Turtl

PrivacyNotes8.6Visit TTurtl8.0Visit

Higher score PrivacyNotes #4 in Secure Notes Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PrivacyNotes

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T Turtl #8 in Secure Notes Apps 8.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Turtl

• PrivacyNotes fits best

  Privacy-focused personal note-taking across devices

• Turtl fits best

  Encrypted notes with sharing and self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature	PrivacyNotes 8.6/10 Visit ↗	TTurtl 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.0
Ranking	#4 in Secure Notes Apps	#8 in Secure Notes Apps
Best for	Privacy-focused personal note-taking across devices	Encrypted notes with sharing and self-hosting
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Docs	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PrivacyNotes 3/3 · Turtl 2/3
Offline access	✓	✓
Open source	✓	✓
File attachments	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Encryption model	End_to_end	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android	windows, macos, linux, android, chrome_extension
Export formats	Markdown, JSON, HTML, PDF, encrypted backups	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Encrypts data on the device before synchronization Works offline with automatic resynchronization Supports imports, exports, attachments, and six platforms	Client-side encryption with offline operation and later synchronization Permission-based sharing across organized Spaces Open-source server supports self-hosting
Cons	Free sync is limited to two devices and 50 MB No shared workspaces or team administration Founded in 2026, so its maturity track record is shorter	iOS support is coming soon Business is the only listed tier with dedicated support Multiple note types may exceed the needs of simple note takers
Our verdict	PrivacyNotes is an end-to-end encrypted workspace for personal notes, tasks, files, journal entries, bookmarks, and vault items. It is designed for individual users who want private information available across web, Windows, macOS, Linux,… Read the review →	Turtl is an encrypted note-taking and organization app for individuals, families, and teams. It supports text, bookmark, password, image, and file/document notes, with Spaces for organizing and sharing content. Permission controls include… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PrivacyNotes — where it wins

  • Encrypts data on the device before synchronization
  • Works offline with automatic resynchronization
  • Supports imports, exports, attachments, and six platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Free sync is limited to two devices and 50 MB
  • No shared workspaces or team administration
  • Founded in 2026, so its maturity track record is shorter

• Turtl — where it wins

  • Client-side encryption with offline operation and later synchronization
  • Permission-based sharing across organized Spaces
  • Open-source server supports self-hosting

  Where it doesn't

  • iOS support is coming soon
  • Business is the only listed tier with dedicated support
  • Multiple note types may exceed the needs of simple note takers

• PrivacyNotes8.6/10 · Free plan

  A privacy-focused notes workspace with offline access and broad platform coverage.

  Visit PrivacyNotesFull verdict →
• TTurtl8.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Turtl combines encrypted notes, sharing, offline access, and self-hosting.

  Visit TurtlFull verdict →