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24 alternatives to Skiff

Simple & secure privacy-first notes and collaboration

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Skiff launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Skiff Mail▲165

   Private, end-to-end encrypted, open-source mail

   2022 · skiff.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Skizzle▲89

   End-to-end encrypted attachments in Gmail

   2021 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Burner Note▲222

   In 2021 after getting thoroughly sick of Privnote, i built "Burner Note". Even though i didn't promote it in anyway other than a post here and a post on reddit, it ended up getting about 7000(ish) unique users per month. I kinda let it die about 18 months ago but i've resurrected it with some big upgrades. Most botable the app is now truly end to end encrypted (previously was just server side), and I've added dark mode as well as a few other bells and whistles. Feedback welcomed.

   Jan 2026 · burnernote.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Serenity Notes▲151

   End-to-end encrypted collaborative notes app

   2021 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   ShareAccount▲167

   Share your account without giving out your password

   2017 · shareaccount.nicosantangelo.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Allurt▲184

   Privacy keeper for screen sharing

   2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   ruff 2.0▲80

   Ruff is your writing's best friend at home and on the go

   2019 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   SafeNote 2.0▲102

   Encrypt and send files and notes which self-destruct.

   2019 · safenote.co · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Passify▲81

   Password protect your Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

   2020 · passify.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Clausign▲15

    Send secure document links, not risky attachments

    Jun 2026 · clausign.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Scripta.▲36

    Privacy-first AI notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes your meetings directly on your device, without joining as a bot.

    Feb 2026 · getscripta.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    I made a privacy-focused online journal▲100

    Write every day in your encrypted private journal. Track your mood to follow your level of happiness.

    2019 · gekri.com · its alternatives →

13. 13BS
    Blank Slate, just start typing▲47

    Blankslate.io is a free browser-based note-taking app. Write markdown notes, save them, share links, export to PDF, or optionally export to Google Docs.

    2015 · blankslate.io · its alternatives →

14. 14NA
    Notesnook – A cross-platform privacy focused zero-knowledge notes app▲32

    Express yourself with freedom — no spying, no tracking, only private notes. Unlike Evernote and other note apps, your data is yours alone.

    2021 · notesnook.com · its alternatives →

15. 15NC
    Notes.cx – A simple, anonymous online notepad \w Markdown support▲80

    2021 · notes.cx · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Privacy Share▲6

    Secure notes, safe links & exif cleaner

    2025 · privacy-share.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Cryptnote▲6

    The safest way to share sensitive data

    2025 · cryptnote.pro · its alternatives →

18. 18
    One Time Secret▲60

    Share your confidential data with ease

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    PDFyogi - Privacy First PDF Tools▲24

    Private and Instant PDF Tools that Run 100% in Your Browser

    2025 · pdfyogi.com · its alternatives →

20. 20OS
    Open-source, MIT JavaScript crypto library behind Skiff Mail▲8

    2023 · npmjs.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ProtectedShare▲5

    Open-source zero-knowledge note sharing & private notepad.

    Jun 2026 · protectedshare.me · its alternatives →

22. 22SA
    Syncit - An open source privacy-first co-browsing Tool▲13

    2020 · syncit.luckid.io · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Quick Notes PRO▲6

    Privacy-first Chrome extension for web notes

    Jan 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    PrivateNote▲8

    Send a note/file that will self-destruct after being read.

    2018 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →