Turtl

Turtl is a secure, private, open-source collaborative notebook that organizes notes and files with client-side encryption.

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About Turtl

Turtl is a secure, private notebook that keeps your data under your control. It syncs across devices and uses Spaces to share data selectively with teammates or family. Data is protected with client-side cryptography, so only you and invited collaborators can access it. The project is open-source, and you can install your own Turtl server for maximum privacy and control.

Key features

  • Client-side cryptography to keep all data safe (end-to-end encryption)
  • Secure sharing with configurable permissions via Spaces
  • Full-text search, tag filtering, and easy organization
  • Markdown support for notes
  • Multiple note types: text, bookmark, password, image, and file/document
  • Attach photos, files, and documents; files stored securely
  • Browser extension for easy bookmarking on desktop
  • Share to Turtl on Android for quick bookmarking and uploads
  • TeX math rendering
  • Import/export your profile for backup or server migration
  • Semi-offline mode with cross-device sync
  • Keyboard shortcuts for navigation; open-source with a self-hosted option

Why choose Turtl?

  • Strong privacy posture with client-side encryption and zero-knowledge design
  • Open-source, auditable codebase with transparency
  • Optional self-hosted server for complete data control
  • Fine-grained sharing and Spaces to manage collaboration without compromising security
  • Rich note types and Markdown/TeX support for flexible documentation
  • Cross-device sync and offline access for productivity
  • Active community and sustainable open-source model

Pricing

  • Basic (Free): Store up to 50MB of note data; collaborate with up to three people per space; Community support
  • Premium: $3/mo; Store up to 10GB; collaborate with up to 10 people per space; Community support; Start 30-day trial
  • Business: $8/mo; Store up to 50GB; collaborate with up to 50 people per space; Dedicated support; Start 30-day trial