Local-first, encrypted workspace pitched as a private Notion alternative.
Filarr
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage with a built-in note editor
About Filarr
Filarr stores files and notes in an end-to-end encrypted cloud, encrypting everything on the user's device with AES-256-GCM before sync so the servers only hold unreadable data. Alongside file storage it includes a full note editor with blocks, tasks, tables and databases, and it also works offline or without an account in local-only mode.
Filarr website preview
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Filarr: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
- Covers encrypted, notes, file storage, privacy — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 2328 tools in the Productivity & Notes category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Filarr pricing
| Pricing model | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | filarr.com |
Filarr key facts
- Category: Productivity & Notes
- Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
- Focus areas: encrypted, notes, file storage, privacy
- Official site: filarr.com
Filarr FAQ
How much does Filarr cost?
Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (filarr.com).
What is Filarr used for?
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage with a built-in note editor Its focus areas in the Productivity & Notes category: encrypted, notes, file storage, privacy.
Where can I try Filarr?
On its official site, filarr.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Filarr vs alternatives
| Filarr | Anytype | Joplin | Jotji | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | encrypted, notes, file storage, privacy | notes, local first, privacy | notes, open source, markdown, privacy | notes, scanner, privacy, free |
| Official site | filarr.com | anytype.io | joplinapp.org | jotji.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Productivity & Notes category
Notes, tasks, and project tools that keep you organized and focused. The Productivity & Notes category on Tools Hub currently lists 2328 tools. Alongside Filarr, it includes Perga, Poznote, Tablesmit, Gramax.
Alternatives to Filarr
Tools in the same Productivity & Notes category that share focus areas with Filarr — worth comparing before you commit:
Open-source notes with end-to-end encryption
Privacy-first note-taking app with a built-in document scanner, free forever
Privacy-focused notes with end-to-end encryption and no email sign-up
Local-first notes that belong to you, not the cloud
Private local-first workspace for notes, passwords, kanban and mind maps
More in Productivity & Notes
Comparing tools in the Productivity & Notes category? These related listings are worth a look: Perga — Open-source daily planner and note-taking app with self-hosting; Poznote — Free open-source self-hosted note-taking with rich text and Markdown; Tablesmit — Minimalist table builder for analytical writing with multi-format export.
Open-source daily planner and note-taking app with self-hosting
Free open-source self-hosted note-taking with rich text and Markdown
Minimalist table builder for analytical writing with multi-format export
Open-source company knowledge base over Markdown files in Git
File-based workspace where people and AI agents share docs and data
Handwriting-first notes app with templates, PDFs and AI assistance