Skip to content

Standard Notes vs Windows Journal

A side-by-side look at Standard Notes and Windows Journal. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Standard Notes

Standard Notes

Security & Privacy

Standard Notes is an open-source, encrypted notes app that focuses on privacy and security. It stores all notes locally by default and syncs encrypted data across devices. Core features include customizable themes, keyboard shortcuts, tagging, and markdown formatting.

encryptionprivacysecurityopensourcenotesmarkdown
Windows Journal

Windows Journal

Office & Productivity

Windows Journal is a note-taking app developed by Microsoft for Windows operating systems. It allows users to handwrite or type notes, draw pictures, record audio, and clip content from other apps. Windows Journal integrates with OneNote for additional functionality.

handwritingdrawingaudio-recordingclipping