Top 7 PC Notepad Competitors & Alternatives in 2025

Competitors

1. 

   #1

   Notepad

   Best for consumers

   Est. 2015   •  2-10 employees

   A simple, fast web notepad that offers front-end encryption, optional passwords and instant encrypted notes without requiring an account.

   Starts at $0

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2. 

   #2

   ProtectedText

   Best for consumers

   Est. 2013   •  2-10 employees

   A no‑signup online notepad that stores only encrypted text on the server and lets users access encrypted pages via a chosen URL and password.

   Starts at $0

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3. 

   #3

   aNotepad

   Best for consumers

   Est. 2009   •  2-10 employees

   A long-running online notepad that lets users write, save and share notes (guest save or optional account) and download notes as TXT/PDF/Word.

   Starts at $0

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4. 

   #4

   OnlineNotepad

   Best for consumers

   Est. 2021   •  1 employee

   A lightweight browser notepad focused on instant typing, autosave and simple export/save features with no required signup.

   Starts at $0

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5. 

   #5

   JustNotepad

   Best for consumers

   Est. 2015   •  1 employee

   A minimal online notepad that autosaves drafts to the browser, supports multiple drafts and requires no login or sign-up.

   Starts at $0

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6. 

   #6

   Notepad Online

   Best for consumers

   Est. 2015   •  1 employee

   A free browser-based text editor offering autosave, export and basic editing features for quick notes without installs or sign-ups.

   Starts at $0

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7. 

   #7

   Standard Notes

   Best for consumers

   Est. 2016   •  2-10 employees

   An end-to-end encrypted notes app with a free core and paid extensions, focused on privacy, longevity and cross‑device sync (requires account for cloud sync).

   Starts at $0

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