Which is the best encrypted and open-source notes taking application with markdown support?

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  • QOwnNotes

    QOwnNotes is a plain-text file notepad and todo-list manager with Markdown support and Nextcloud / ownCloud integration.

    QOwnnotes in combination with a self-hosted Nextcloud instance would be a possibility. The synchronization can be set directly in QOwnnotes and you also have the possibility to create or change notes directly in Nextcloud. QOwnnotes also offers the possibility to encrypt the notes using AES-256.

  • Nextcloud

    ☁️ Nextcloud server, a safe home for all your data

    QOwnnotes in combination with a self-hosted Nextcloud instance would be a possibility. The synchronization can be set directly in QOwnnotes and you also have the possibility to create or change notes directly in Nextcloud. QOwnnotes also offers the possibility to encrypt the notes using AES-256.

  • WorkOS

    The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS. The APIs are flexible and easy-to-use, supporting authentication, user identity, and complex enterprise features like SSO and SCIM provisioning.

  • obsidian-releases

    Community plugins list, theme list, and releases of Obsidian.

    Another, in my opinion, great tool is Obsidian. However, it doesn't offer encryption out of the box, which could be solved with tools like Boxcryptor or VeraCrypt. Possibly there is also a plugin for Obsidian that adds encryption.

  • dillinger

    The last Markdown editor, ever.

    I have used https://dillinger.io for my last few projects. It works and it has export functionality for .pdf and such.

  • Joplin

    Joplin - the secure note taking and to-do app with synchronisation capabilities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

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