The familiar parts stay familiar
Capture a thought quickly, pin important cards, color-code notes, add reminders, search instantly, and organize with labels. Better Keep keeps those lightweight habits while adding a fuller editor, folders, audio, sketches, and multi-device privacy controls.
A private migration path
Export your data with Google Takeout, then select the archive inside Better Keep. The import is processed locally. Text notes, checklists, labels, colors, timestamps, pinned state, archive state, trash state, and supported attachments are preserved where the Takeout record provides them.
- No upload to a third-party conversion website
- Exact re-imports are skipped by default
- A clear report lists imported, skipped, failed, and unsupported items
Choose based on your priorities
Google Keep remains convenient for a minimal Google-account workflow. Better Keep is designed for people who want a similarly direct experience with richer writing, device-local operation, a transparent security design, and source code they can inspect.
At a glance
| Consideration | Better Keep | Google Keep |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | Rich text, headings, lists, formatting, sketches, and audio | Fast lightweight notes and checklists |
| Privacy | End-to-end encrypted note and attachment sync | Protected by the Google account and Google service controls |
| Offline use | Local-first note database on supported platforms | Offline behavior depends on the client and platform |
| Migration | Local Google Takeout importer with an import report | Google Takeout export |
| Code | Source-available under CC BY-NC 4.0 | Proprietary service |
Questions people ask
Can Better Keep import Google Keep notes?
Yes. Export Keep with Google Takeout and select the ZIP inside Better Keep. Processing stays on your device, and a report identifies anything that could not be imported.
Does Better Keep work without an account?
Local note-taking works without an account. An account is used for optional encrypted synchronization and account-based features.
Is Better Keep open source?
The source is publicly inspectable under CC BY-NC 4.0. That is accurately described as source-available rather than OSI-approved open source.
