Google Keep Tracks Everything

NotepadOne vs Google Keep:
100% Private, No Tracking

Google Keep is free but tracks all your notes for advertising. NotepadOne is truly private with zero tracking, no Google account, and richer formatting.

NotepadOne
Zero tracking • 100% private
Google Keep
Tracks everything • Requires account
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Privacy: The Critical Difference

NotepadOne

100% Private
Notes stay local, zero tracking or analytics
No Google Account
Start instantly without any login
Rich Formatting
Bold, headings, lists, code blocks
Folder Organization
Proper nested folders, not just labels

Google Keep

Tracks Everything
Google analyzes your notes for advertising
Requires Account
Must login with Google account
Basic Formatting
Limited to bold, italic, checkboxes
Labels Only
No proper folder hierarchy

Why Privacy Matters

Google Keep is part of Google's advertising ecosystem. Your notes are analyzed to build your profile for targeted ads. NotepadOne never reads, analyzes, or shares your notes. They stay on your device unless you opt into cloud sync.

Feature Comparison

FeatureNotepadOneGoogle Keep
Privacy (No Tracking)
No Account Required
Free Plan30 notes, full features
Rich Text Formatting
Full
Headings, lists, code
Basic
Bold, italic only
Folder Organization
Labels only
Works Offline
Voice Notes
Color-Coded Notes
Premium Price$2.99/moFree

Which Should You Choose?

Choose NotepadOne if you:

  • •Care about privacy and don't want Google analyzing your notes
  • •Don't want to use a Google account or link notes to your identity
  • •Need richer formatting (headings, code blocks, nested lists)
  • •Prefer folder organization over flat labels
  • •Want notes to stay 100% local unless you enable sync
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Choose Google Keep if you:

  • •Don't mind Google tracking your notes for advertising
  • •Need voice notes and reminders
  • •Use Google integration heavily (Gmail, Calendar, etc.)
  • •Want color-coded visual organization

Common Questions

Is NotepadOne more private than Google Keep?

Yes, absolutely. NotepadOne is 100% private with zero tracking and no account required. Google Keep tracks all your activity for advertising and requires a Google account. Your notes in NotepadOne stay on your device unless you enable optional cloud sync.

What is the best private alternative to Google Keep?

NotepadOne is the best private alternative. Notes stay local in your browser by default, no Google account required, and includes richer formatting (headings, code blocks, nested lists) than Google Keep.

Can I switch from Google Keep to NotepadOne?

Yes! Google Keep allows you to export notes. Simply copy your Keep notes and paste them into NotepadOne. If you don't use voice notes or location reminders, switching is straightforward.

Does Google Keep really track my notes?

Yes. Google Keep is part of Google's ecosystem and your note content is used to build your advertising profile. Read Google's privacy policy for details. NotepadOne never reads or analyzes your notes.

Can I share and collaborate on notes with NotepadOne?

Yes! NotepadOne Premium includes real-time collaboration with live cursors, instant sync, and unlimited shared notes with password protection and view/edit permissions. Free users get 1 fully-featured shared note and can accept unlimited collaboration invites. Google Keep has basic sharing but no real-time collaboration features.

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