Open Keep review
A free, focused notes app for Markdown, local storage, and encrypted cloud sync.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Open Keep is a note-taking app for personal notes, lists, documentation, and personal knowledge management. Its Markdown editor, local storage option, and sync through Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive make it a fit for people who want control over where notes are kept. The vendor describes notes as protected with 256-bit AES encryption, with passcode or biometric protection also available. The app is licensed under AGPLv3, and its straightforward scope suits solo users more than teams looking for a broader collaboration workspace.
The workflow centers on writing and keeping notes rather than adding AI features or a large integration ecosystem. Import and export support helps move notes in or out, while the choice between local storage and cloud sync accommodates different storage preferences. Sync is tied to the three named services, so the app is most suitable when one of them already fits into a user's storage routine. Its listed platforms are web and Android, which makes that coverage a consideration for anyone who needs notes across other device types.
Open Keep is presented as free, so its appeal is a no-cost way to combine Markdown, storage choice, and encryption. Its open-source license may matter to people who value software they can inspect or adapt. The trade-off is a narrow platform and support footprint: email is the listed support channel, and the product is focused on personal note-taking rather than team workflows. Choose it for private, portable notes on web or Android; consider another app if broader platform coverage or team-oriented tools are central to the decision.
Open Keep pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Write notes in Markdown and import or export them.
- Store notes locally or sync through Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive.
- Protect notes with passcode or biometrics and 256-bit AES encryption.
- Where it doesn't
- Available on web and Android, limiting platform coverage.
- Cloud sync is limited to Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.
- Email is the listed support channel.
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