Comparison
Claspt vs Standard Notes
Different approaches to encrypted notes.
Standard Notes encrypts entire notes. Claspt encrypts only the secret blocks within notes. This fundamental difference shapes everything else.
Standard Notes
Full-note encryption
Encrypted note title
Encrypted note body
Encrypted password
Everything encrypted. Always. Opaque blob in the database.
Claspt
Per-block encryption
Plain markdown note
Plain markdown body
Encrypted secret block
Only secrets encrypted. Notes stay as diffable, portable .md files.
When to choose Standard Notes
- Full-note encryption (everything encrypted, always)
- Extension marketplace for editors and themes
- Simpler, minimal interface
- You don't need per-field encryption
When to choose Claspt
- Surgical encryption (only secrets encrypted, notes stay portable)
- Full markdown editor with code highlighting and tables
- Git version control with meaningful diffs
- Flexible secret templates (not just username/password)
- Biometric unlock on all platforms
- Portable
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Standard Notes | Claspt |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption model | Full-note encryption (XChaCha20-Poly1305) | Per-block encryption (AES-256-GCM) |
| Editor | Multiple editors via extensions (Super, Markdown, Code) | CodeMirror 6 with tables, code blocks, syntax highlighting |
| Data format | Encrypted JSON (proprietary sync format) | Plain markdown files (.md) |
| Git versioning | No (revision history via sync server) | Built-in auto-commit + remote sync |
| Diff-able | No (encrypted blobs) | Meaningful git diffs on note content |
| Secret templates | No (notes only) | Custom schemas with auto-hide and click-to-copy |
| Biometric unlock | Yes (mobile) | Yes (all platforms) |
| Extensions / Plugins | Yes (editors, themes, actions) | No plugin system |
| Self-hosted sync | Yes (self-hosted server) | Yes (WebDAV, SFTP, Git) |
| Pricing | Free (basic). $90/year (Productivity) | Free (desktop). Pro $5/mo ($49/year) |
The key difference
Standard Notes treats every note as sensitive. Claspt treats only secrets as sensitive. If you want everything encrypted by default, Standard Notes is the right choice. If you want portable markdown notes with surgically encrypted credential blocks, Claspt gives you both worlds.
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