Turtl

The secure, collaborative notebook for private notes and bookmarks

About Turtl

Turtl is a private personal database and note-taking app that organizes notes, bookmarks, passwords, files, and shopping lists in one encrypted place. It uses high-end cryptography so only you, and people you choose, can see your data, while Spaces help you organize and share with teammates or family without compromising security. Notes are written in Markdown, searchable by text and tags, and synced across your devices. The self-hosted server and apps are free, open-source software under the GPL.

Turtl website preview

Live preview of turtl.it via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

Turtl: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers notes, encryption, open source — 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

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
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 2092 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.

Turtl pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
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	turtl.it

Turtl key facts

Category: Productivity & Notes
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: notes, encryption, open source
Official site: turtl.it

Turtl FAQ

How much does Turtl cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (turtl.it).

What is Turtl used for?

The secure, collaborative notebook for private notes and bookmarks Its focus areas in the Productivity & Notes category: notes, encryption, open source.

Where can I try Turtl?

On its official site, turtl.it — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Turtl vs alternatives

	Turtl	PrivacyNotes	AFFiNE	AppFlowy
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	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.
Focus areas	notes, encryption, open source	notes, encryption, open source, journal, privacy	notes, open source, canvas, workspace	notes, open source, self hosted, workspace
Official site	turtl.it	privacynotes.app	affine.pro	appflowy.io
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 2092 tools. Alongside Turtl, it includes ONLYOFFICE, Heimdall, Bracket, docassemble.

FreeProductivity & Notesnotesencryptionopen-source

Alternatives to Turtl

Tools in the same Productivity & Notes category that share focus areas with Turtl — worth comparing before you commit:

Productivity & Notes

PrivacyNotes

Encrypted notes, tasks, passwords and journal in one private app

Freemiumnotesencryptionopen-sourcejournal

Productivity & Notes

AFFiNE

Open-source workspace merging docs, canvas and tables

Freemiumnotesopen-sourcecanvasworkspace

Productivity & Notes

AppFlowy

Open-source workspace you can self-host

Freenotesopen-sourceself-hostedworkspace

Productivity & Notes

Blinko

Open-source note-taking app focused on fast capture of fleeting ideas with

Freenotescaptureopen-source

Productivity & Notes

Blinko

AI notes and personal blogging for capturing ideas fast

Freemiumnotesaiself-hostedopen-source

Productivity & Notes

Feather Wiki

A tiny tool for simple, self-contained wikis in a single file.

Freewikinotessingle-fileopen-source

More in Productivity & Notes

Comparing tools in the Productivity & Notes category? These related listings are worth a look: ONLYOFFICE — Private AI-powered office infrastructure for secure collaboration; Heimdall — Elegant application dashboard to organize all your web applications; Bracket — Free and open-source tournament management system.