NotelleEncrypted on your device
Notes are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before they are saved. Without your passphrase nobody can read them — not even the developer.
Your thoughts, sealed before they leave.
Notelle is a Markdown notepad that encrypts your notes on your device with a passphrase only you know, and syncs them through your own Google Drive — still encrypted. We are getting it ready for release.
- Chrome / Edge extension Coming soon
- Android Coming soon
- iOS Coming soon
Features
Write freely. Keep it to yourself.
Everything you expect from a modern notepad, with encryption built in from the start.
Quick to unlock
Unlock with a passkey in your browser, or with your fingerprint or face on your phone (on supported devices) — no need to type your passphrase every time.
Write in Markdown
Headings, checklists, tables, code with syntax highlighting, math, diagrams, footnotes and collapsible blocks. A formatting toolbar inserts the syntax for you.
Stay organized
Libraries and notebooks, pins and stars, #tags, links between notes with [[Note title]], and instant search.
Sync through your own Drive
Keep your notes in step across devices with Google Drive. Notelle only uses its own hidden app folder there, and only encrypted data goes in it.
Your data stays yours
Deleted notes wait 30 days in the trash, version history takes you back, and you can export every note as a plain JSON file at any time.
Calm, Nordic themes
Light and dark themes named after Nordic nature and everyday life. Available in 12 languages.
No ads, no tracking
Notelle shows no ads and collects no usage analytics.
Screens
A quiet place to write.
Switch between a clean reading view and a Markdown editor with live preview.
Screens from the Chrome extension.
Privacy
Private by design.
- Notes and attachments are encrypted with AES-256-GCM on your device before they are stored or synced.
- The key that encrypts your notes is protected by a key derived from your passphrase (PBKDF2, 600,000 iterations). Your passphrase never leaves your device.
- Google Drive only receives encrypted data, in a hidden app folder that only Notelle can access.
- There is no Notelle server holding your data, and no Notelle account to create.
If you forget your passphrase, your notes cannot be recovered. Keep it somewhere safe.
Plans
Chrome / Edge extension
Planned pricing. Prices may change at launch.
FREE
$0
- All note features on your device
- Encryption and passkey unlock
- Markdown, notebooks, tags and search
- Trash, version history and JSON export
- 3 themes
PRO
$9.99 / year
or $20 one-time
- Everything in Free
- Sync across your browsers through Google Drive
- Encrypted attachments (images, video, PDF…)
- Automatic Drive backups (7 generations)
- ZIP export with attachments
- All 11 themes
Payments are handled by Polar. Plans for the mobile apps will be announced at launch.
FAQ
Questions
When will Notelle be available?
We are preparing the releases on the Chrome Web Store, Microsoft Edge Add-ons, Google Play and the App Store. This page will be updated at launch.
Can the developer read my notes?
No. Notes are encrypted on your device with a key protected by your passphrase. The developer never receives your passphrase or your notes.
What happens if I forget my passphrase?
Your notes cannot be recovered — there is no reset. While Notelle is unlocked, you can export your notes as a JSON file and keep it in a safe place.
Where are my notes stored?
On your device, encrypted. When sync is on, an encrypted copy is kept in Notelle's app folder in your own Google Drive.
Do I need a Google account?
Only for sync through Google Drive. Without it, Notelle works entirely on your device.