# VNote privacy rating

Qt-based note-taking app for Linux, Windows and macOS focused on Markdown editing. Notes are stored as plain files on the local system.

## Summary

VNote scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the notes criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://docs.vnote.fun
- Source code: https://github.com/vnotex/vnote
- License: LGPL-3.0
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics), Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [Notes](https://privacyratings.com/notes/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | LGPL-3.0. | https://github.com/vnotex/vnote/blob/master/COPYING.LESSER |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/vnotex/vnote |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free app supported by donations, with no ads. | https://github.com/vnotex/vnote/wiki/Donate-List |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/notes/vnote/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/notes/vnote.md