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Anytype

Encrypted, Swiss-based, yours

RANKED #4 · OPEN-SOURCE NOTE-TAKING APPSLISTERSCORE 84.0

Anytype is a safe haven for digital collaboration that prioritises absolute data privacy and security. It allows users to own and control their information forever through local, on-device encryption.

Best for	teams seeking private collaboration
Website	anytype.io

Company facts

Social profiles

X, GitHub, Product Hunt

Facilities and features

Published pricing

What stands out

The product works offline without needing Wi-Fi connectivity.

“Inspiration doesn't need Wi-Fi.”Anytype, own website

Anytype syncs peer-to-peer in local networks with no lag.

“Fast sync”Anytype, own website

Worth knowing

The free plan offers only 100 MB of remote storage.

“100 MB of remote storage”Anytype, own website

Strengths and trade-offs

The product works offline without needing Wi-Fi connectivity.
Anytype syncs peer-to-peer in local networks with no lag.

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How Anytype ranks

#5 in Note-taking apps with a free plan

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 16; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“If you've ever gone through the inconveniences of every productivity and note-taking app out there (Evernote, OneNote, Notion, Obsidian, ClickUp), you will breathe a sigh of relief once you're introduced Anytype and start using it.”Anytype, own website

“Monthly Yearly -20% Free 100 MB of remote storage”Anytype, own website

#4 in Open-source note-taking apps

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 16; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“If you've ever gone through the inconveniences of every productivity and note-taking app out there (Evernote, OneNote, Notion, Obsidian, ClickUp), you will breathe a sigh of relief once you're introduced Anytype and start using it.”Anytype, own website

“Anytype is free, open source, beautifully designed, offline first, private, multi device sync.”Anytype, own website

#5 in Self-hosted employee intranet software

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 16; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“One workspace to run your company — knowledge, projects, CRM, and chat in one place.”Anytype, own website

“You can self-host your own network and manage limits in this network via configuration; no membership is required for this.”Anytype, own website

Alternatives to Anytype

Affine Write, Draw, plan, all at once with AI	#1 in Open-source note-taking apps	92.0
Notesnook Open source end-to-end encrypted private note taking	#2 in Open-source note-taking apps	92.0
Basic Memory Knowledge tools built to last	#3 in Open-source note-taking apps	90.0
Notabase Powerful and easy-to-use note-taking app for networked thinking	#5 in Open-source note-taking apps	84.0
SilverBullet The knowledge management system that grows with you	#6 in Open-source note-taking apps	84.0
OpenKnowledge A canvas for your knowledge.	#7 in Open-source note-taking apps	82.0

Questions about Anytype

Who is Anytype best for?

Anytype is best for teams seeking private collaboration.

Where does Anytype rank?

Anytype is ranked #4 in Open-source note-taking apps (Lister Score 84.0), #5 in Self-hosted employee intranet software (Lister Score 84.0) and #5 in Note-taking apps with a free plan (Lister Score 84.0).

What are the best alternatives to Anytype?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Affine (#1 in Open-source note-taking apps), Notesnook (#2 in Open-source note-taking apps) and Basic Memory (#3 in Open-source note-taking apps).

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