Love Obsidian's Privacy, but Miss Google Keep's Simplicity?
SNotes delivers the effortless quick capture, sticky notes, and instant web sync of Google Keep — combined with the total privacy, Markdown exports, and data ownership you expect from Obsidian. Fully hosted in Europe with opt-in AI.
Everything you need
The secure, privacy-first note-taking app for your workflow
Quick Capture (Sticky Notes, Tasks, Bookmarks)
Capture ideas instantly. Just like digital sticky notes, but with superpowers.
Cross-Device Sync
Your notes sync seamlessly across all your devices. Pick up where you left off.
Encrypted Storage & EU Data Sovereignty
Your notes are protected with TLS in transit and encryption at rest, and are only stored in the EU.
EU-Hosted AI Tools (Opt-In)
Opt-in to smart features, hosted in the EU. Your data is never used for training. You control the switch.
No Lock-In: Your Data, Your Export
Export your data anytime. Your notes are yours, forever—not locked in.
Developer API
Connect SNotes to your tools with our powerful API. Build your own workflows.
Why SNotes is the Perfect Obsidian Alternative
See how SNotes stacks up against Google Keep, Obsidian, and Evernote.
SNotesObsidianFast Quick Capture Without the Friction
Obsidian is designed for complex personal knowledge management. Jotting down a fast thought, quick reminder, or checklist requires opening files, managing folders, or installing plugins like Daily Notes.
SNotes brings back the fast, fluid sticky-note experience. Capture ideas, todo lists, and bookmarks in milliseconds with zero friction, just like Google Keep.
Built-In Sync & Web Access — No Extra Fees or Complex Setups
Syncing Obsidian across mobile and desktop requires either paying for Obsidian Sync ($4+/month) or tinkering with iCloud, Git, or third-party sync plugins that can cause sync conflicts.
SNotes syncs seamlessly across all your devices out of the box. Plus, access all your notes directly from any web browser without needing to install client software.
100% EU-Hosted Privacy with Opt-In Sovereign AI
While Obsidian's local files are private, adding AI capabilities usually means installing plugins that send your sensitive notes to US-based third-party APIs like OpenAI or Anthropic.
SNotes is hosted exclusively in Europe under strict GDPR laws. Our optional AI tools run on secure LLM models hosted on European infrastructure, never train on your data, and are 100% opt-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is SNotes different from Obsidian?
Obsidian is a heavy local-first tool geared towards linked markdown knowledge graphs and requires configuring plugins and sync setups. SNotes focuses on instant, lightweight capture like Google Keep (sticky notes, checklists, bookmarks) with built-in instant cloud sync, a web app, and EU-hosted privacy.
Can I export my notes to Markdown for Obsidian?
Yes! SNotes never locks you in. You can export all your notes as standard Markdown and JSON files with a single click at any time, making them 100% compatible with Obsidian or any Markdown editor.
Does SNotes require paid sync or complex plugin setups?
No. Unlike Obsidian which requires a paid subscription for Obsidian Sync or manual sync workarounds, SNotes includes effortless, real-time sync across web and mobile automatically.
How do the opt-in AI features work in SNotes?
All AI features in SNotes are completely optional (opt-in) and disabled by default. When enabled, requests are processed using secure LLM models hosted on European infrastructure. We never train models on your notes or share your data with third-party advertisers.
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SNotes delivers the effortless quick capture, sticky notes, and instant web sync of Google Keep — combined with the total privacy, Markdown exports, and data ownership you expect from Obsidian. Fully hosted in Europe with opt-in AI.