Zero-Knowledge Encryption
Your notes are encrypted before they leave your device. Not even we can read them. True privacy for journals, research, and sensitive information.
ShadowNotes is an encrypted note-taking app with an AI writing assistant. Your notes are protected by zero-knowledge encryption. Works on every device. The private alternative to Notion, Evernote, and Apple Notes.
Everything you need for private, productive note-taking with the power of AI.
Your notes are encrypted before they leave your device. Not even we can read them. True privacy for journals, research, and sensitive information.
Built-in AI helps you brainstorm, summarize, translate, rewrite, and organize your notes. Get intelligent suggestions while keeping your data private.
Write in markdown with live preview. Headers, lists, code blocks, bold, italic, links, images, and more. Format your notes beautifully.
Organize notes into folders with nested hierarchy. Drag and drop, search across all notes, and pin your most important documents.
Your notes sync automatically across all your devices. Edit on your Mac, continue on your phone. Always up to date, always encrypted.
Install as a Progressive Web App on any device. Works offline, syncs when connected. No app store required — just add to home screen.
See how ShadowNotes compares to popular note-taking apps.
| Feature | ShadowNotes | Notion | Evernote | Apple Notes | Standard Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| End-to-End Encryption | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| AI Writing Assistant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Markdown Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crypto Payments | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Offline PWA | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrated Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | iCloud only | ✗ |
| Integrated Password Manager | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Desktop App (Linux) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Starting Price | $1/mo | $10/mo | $15/mo | Free* | $5/mo |
Add ShadowNotes to your home screen for an app-like experience. Works on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows.
Visit notes.shadowroot.ai in Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android/Desktop).
Tap the Share button (iOS) or the install icon in the address bar (Chrome).
Launch from your home screen. Full-screen, offline-capable, with push notifications.
ShadowNotes is included in every paid plan. Pay with cryptocurrency.