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ProductivityAlternative to NotionAlternative to EvernoteAlternative to Google Keep

Turtl

A secure, encrypted collaborative notebook for notes, bookmarks, passwords, and photos.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars2.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Zero KnowledgeSelf Hosted SyncEncrypted NotebookProductivitySecurityBookmark Vault
Overview

Why consider Turtl?

Turtl is an open-source client-side encrypted notebook written in Common Lisp and JavaScript. Turtl encrypts notes, bookmarks, photos, and passwords locally before synchronizing to self-hosted servers, enabling private team workspaces with cryptographic access keys.

Guided learning

Learn Turtl by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Turtl

Turtl encrypts notes and attachments client-side so server administrators can never read your notes.

Installation

Download Turtl Desktop from turtlapp.com or build from source.

Turtl is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Turtl FAQs

Turtl is listed as a Productivity tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Turtl is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Turtl is listed as an alternative to Notion. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.