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Standard Notes alternative that stays zero-knowledge — with on-device OCR and a free Pro beta

Encrypted on your device before sync. Browser PWA. Import your Standard Notes backup.

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Public beta No payment details Open source

Who it’s for

When Standard Notes is close — but not quite the fit

You want zero-knowledge notes but hit friction on Standard Notes’ paid tiers for power features.
You need private receipt or PDF OCR without a cloud service reading the scan.
You prefer Add to Home Screen and a browser-first workflow over native apps.
You want to migrate with the built-in Standard Notes backup import in Settings.

Comparison

Standard Notes alternative — side by side

Both products aim for zero-knowledge encrypted notes. This table stays factual; prices for Standard Notes are approximate USD list prices and change on their site.

Topic	Deeperguard	Standard Notes
Privacy model	Zero-knowledge — AES-GCM on device, SRP-6a sign-in	Zero-knowledge — mature E2EE with a long track record
Form factor	Browser PWA — Add to Home Screen, offline vault	Native-first — desktop and mobile apps; web app available
On-device OCR	Yes — WASM OCR in the browser Pro	Not a product focus
Free tier today	Full Pro during public beta	Basic free — extensions and power features on paid plans
Paid plans (after beta / list)	Basic €2.99/mo (€29/yr) · Pro €6.99/mo (€69/yr)	Approx. €4–€10/mo (~$90–$120/yr for top tiers)
Import from Standard Notes	Built-in — encrypted or decrypted SN backup	—
Vault TOTP (authenticator inside notes)	Vault authenticator Pro	Account 2FA on paid plans (not the same as in-vault TOTP)
Maturity	Early public beta	10+ years — established brand and ecosystem

Honest fit

Where each product wins

Where Deeperguard wins

Cost during beta: Full Pro free with no payment details collected.
PWA workflow: No app store required; install from the browser.
On-device OCR: Search scans and PDFs without cloud document parsing.
Standard Notes import: Upload your SN backup in Settings.
Pro security extras: Vault authenticator plus encrypted email and pCloud backups.

Where Standard Notes wins

Longevity & audits: A mature product with years of independent security review.
Native apps: Polished desktop and mobile clients as the default experience.
Editor extensions: Themes, editors, and plugins on paid tiers.
Brand trust: Widely known name in encrypted notes — not a new beta.

Migration

Move from Standard Notes in three steps

1. Export from Standard Notes

Create a Standard Notes backup export (encrypted or decrypted) from your existing account.

2. Create your vault

3. Import in Settings

Open Settings → Backup & import and choose Import Standard Notes or Deeperguard backup. Encrypted backups and decrypted exports (.zip or .txt) are supported.

FAQ

Questions Standard Notes shoppers ask

Can Deeperguard or its host read my notes?

No. Notes, titles, and attachments are encrypted in your browser before sync. The service stores ciphertext only. Your vault password is never sent in readable form.

Is Deeperguard more secure than Standard Notes?

No — same privacy class (zero-knowledge E2EE), different product surface. Standard Notes has a longer track record; Deeperguard adds a PWA, on-device OCR, and SN import.

What if I lose my vault password?

There is no password reset. Enable daily encrypted email backups and/or pCloud encrypted backups in Settings as soon as your vault is ready — archives stay encrypted, but you keep a copy if a device fails.

What happens after the public beta?

Basic will be €2.99/mo (€29/yr) and Pro €6.99/mo (€69/yr). You will get advance notice before billing starts; beta accounts are not charged without that notice.

Import your Standard Notes vault. Full Pro free during public beta.

Same zero-knowledge goal — browser PWA, on-device OCR, and a clear price after beta.

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