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24 alternatives to The Papers

Manager for all your boring papers and documents at home

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Papers launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Encrypt PDF▲77

   Encrypt/password protect PDF for free

   2023 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   CloudPrint▲103

   Upload a document and we’ll print and deliver it to you

   2021 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Cloudetect▲120

   Discover your essential documents buried in the clouds

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Encrypto▲141

   Encrypt the files you send.

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   SNote▲112

   End-to-end encrypted notes, docs, data & files

   2023 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Documents 6▲141

   A mobile hub for all your files.

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Cryptee▲155

   An encrypted home for your private photos, docs & notes.

   2018 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   CTRL-F▲283

   Search printed documents, with your camera!

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Paperless.io▲286

   Boost productivity with document automation & e-signatures

   2022 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    DocSecrets▲85

    Encrypt your Google Docs

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    FileRoom▲74

    Make mail & paper as powerful as email. By Earth Class Mail.

    2019 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Documents X by Readdle▲147

    The super app for file action

    2021 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Paper▲111

    🚀 An offline note taking app with "networkless" sharing

    2019 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Greater Paper▲128

    Edit docs real-time with top-notch security

    2024 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Misakey 1.0▲112

    Send encrypted documents & messages to anyone

    2020 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Scanner Pro 7▲171

    Probably the best way to scan papers

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Stamper▲97

    The easiest way to sign & stamp documents

    2021 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Serenity Notes▲151

    End-to-end encrypted collaborative notes app

    2021 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    PreCloud▲69

    Encrypt before upload

    2022 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    SafeNotes▲71

    Securely annotate and store your PDF documents

    2019 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    DocsOrb: Organise personal documents▲95

    Private document management for families, expats & students

    2025 · docsorb.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Justnote▲65

    A privacy-focused note taking app

    2022 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Cactus Diary▲109

    Diary app with AES encryption

    2023 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    xordrive▲106

    Encrypted & decentralized cloud storage.

    2019 · 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 →