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Local-first, encrypted workspace for notes, tasks and objects.

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About Anytype

Anytype is a local-first workspace for notes, tasks and personal databases, positioned as a private take on the all-in-one workspace idea. Data lives on your devices and syncs peer to peer or through Anytype's network with end-to-end encryption, so the company cannot read your content. Everything is an object with types and relations, which lets you build collections, kanban views and linked pages. The code is published under a source-available license rather than a standard open-source one. It suits people who like Notion-style structure but want offline access and privacy.

Best for: A private, offline-capable alternative to Notion.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Local-first with end-to-end encryption
  • Notion-like objects and views
  • Works offline

Why people leave

  • Source-available, not OSI open source
  • Smaller template and integration ecosystem

Top Anytype alternatives

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  1. 1Obsidian logo
    Obsidian

    Plain Markdown files and a huge plugin ecosystem.

    76.3
  2. 2Logseq logo
    Logseq

    Open-source, local-first outliner.

    69.8
  3. 3Notion logo
    Notion

    Larger ecosystem and better team collaboration, cloud-based.

    61.8
  4. 4Capacities logo
    Capacities

    A similar object-based model, hosted, with a polished web app.

    55.0
  5. 5AFFiNE logo
    AFFiNE

    Open-source and local-first, with whiteboards alongside documents.

    55.0

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Anytype: common questions

Is Anytype free?

Anytype has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Anytype open source?

No, Anytype is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Logseq and AFFiNE.

What platforms does Anytype run on?

Anytype is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Anytype?

The highest-ranked Anytype alternatives right now are Obsidian, Logseq and Notion. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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