Pricing for nonprofits
Standard free tier: end-to-end encryption, unlimited sync, offline access, tags and 2FA. Productivity costs $90 yearly, Professional $120.
Review for nonprofits
Encrypted notes free with sync, offline and 2FA included.
Standard free tier: end-to-end encryption, unlimited sync, offline access, tags and 2FA. Productivity costs $90 yearly, Professional $120.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Keep sensitive case notes encrypted
- Sync across staff devices free
- Export everything anytime
Pros:
- Audited XChaCha20 encryption
- Free tier genuinely usable
- Full plaintext or encrypted export
Cons:
- Rich text needs Productivity $90
- Files need Professional $120
- Themes are paid
FAQ about Standard Notes for nonprofits
Is Standard Notes free?
Yes. The Standard tier is free with encryption, unlimited sync, offline access, tags, 2FA and export.
What does paid add?
Productivity at $90 yearly unlocks Super notes, folders and history. Professional at $120 adds 100GB files and sharing.
How secure is it?
XChaCha20-Poly1305 end-to-end encryption, with 2FA and daily encrypted email backups on free.
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