Annota – A local-first, E2EE note app with BYOK AI
Annota is a local-first, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app with a powerful editor, AI assistant, and absolute privacy. It supports local Ollama or BYOK AI. All features are free for local use, with subscriptions for cloud sync and multi-device support.
Article intelligence
Key points
- Local-first design with full offline capability and E2E encryption
- AI assistant supports local Ollama or Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)
- Powerful editor with support for images, PDFs, tables, LaTeX, and more
- Free for local use; subscriptions enable cloud sync and additional storage
Why it matters
This matters because local-first design with full offline capability and E2E encryption.
Technical impact
May affect model selection, inference cost, product capability, and evaluation benchmarks.
Your digital mind Simple & Secure
Local-First
Discord
Encrypted
Download fromTestFlight
Get it forWindows
Annota
Powerful Editor
Powerful Editor
Embed images, PDFs, tables, LaTeX, FlashCards, Code and more in a distraction-free environment. Everything you need to capture complex ideas with ease.
AI Assistant
Chat with your notes and folders or use the in-editor assistant for instant help. Supports local Ollama or BYOK for maximum power and absolute privacy.
Total Continuity
Instant recovery with version history and safety-first deletion. Your thoughts are safe with Annota, always.
Absolute Privacy
Full offline capability with E2E encryption. Your data, your keys. The server sees absolutely nothing by design.
Always Local & Free
All features are 100% free for local use on both mobile and desktop. Support our development with a subscription to sync your content across devices.
Simple, Honest Pricing.
Annota is Offline local-first by design. Our subscription supports development and covers secure cloud recovery and multi-device synchronization.
The ultimate privacy setup.
$0/ forever
Offline Features
Unlimited Notes & Assets
Encrypted Local Storage
Local Version History
Full Access to All the Features
No Cloud Synchronization
Lightweight sync for your data.
$0/ forever
Cloud & Sync
Limited Data *
10MB Secure Cloud Storage
E2E Encrypted Sync
Full Access to All Features
Local Version History
*50 notes, 10 folders, 10 tags
The complete Annota experience.
$2.99mo
16% OFF
$30Year
Everything in Free +
Unlimited Notes and data
2.5GB Secured Storage
Priority Support & Custom Roles
Universal Multi-device Sync
Secure Cloud Backup & Recovery
*Very high limit for operational safety
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Join our Discord server to connect with the community and get direct support.
What is Annota?
What features does Annota have?
Who is it for?
What platforms does Annota support?
How is my data stored and secured?
What happens if I cancel my subscription?
How long is my data stored if I'm inactive?