Best Privnote Alternatives
Privnote is one of the most well-known self-destructing note tools, but it uses server-side encryption, shows ads, and offers no view flexibility. If you want client-side encryption, no ads, or configurable view limits, here are the best alternatives.
Vaulted
FeaturedClient-side AES-256-GCM encryption with zero-knowledge architecture. No ads, configurable view limits (unlimited or 1-10), passphrase protection, and expiration up to 30 days.
Key differentiator: True zero-knowledge encryption with no ads — the server never sees your plaintext.
scrt.link
Client-side encrypted, zero-knowledge secret sharing with Slack integrations. Open source. Single-view only, no ads.
Key differentiator: Slack integration for team workflows with client-side encryption.
Yopass
Open source, self-hostable secret sharing with client-side PGP encryption. Single-view, up to 7-day expiration.
Key differentiator: Self-hostable with complete data residency control.
OneTimeSecret
Server-side encrypted, self-destructing secrets. Open source and self-hostable. Passphrase protection. Single-view with up to 14-day expiration.
Key differentiator: Open source with self-hosting and custom branding options.
Password Pusher
Open source, self-hostable with server-side encryption. REST API for automation. Configurable view and time limits.
Key differentiator: API access for CI/CD automation with configurable limits.
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