Anytype
Local-first, open-source workspace for notes, tasks, and knowledge
About Anytype
Anytype is an open-source (frontend), local-first personal knowledge management tool that stores all data on your device using peer-to-peer architecture with end-to-end encryption. It combines note-taking, task management, knowledge bases, and habit tracking in a flexible object-based system where everything is a customizable 'object' with types, relations, and sets — similar to a personal database you fully own.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Truly local-first with peer-to-peer architecture — no central server ever holds your data
- Flexible object-based system lets you model any type of information with custom types and relations
- End-to-end encryption with cryptographic keys only you control
- Cross-platform with native apps on all major desktop and mobile platforms
- Open-source frontend promotes transparency and community trust
- Generous free plan includes all core features with unlimited local storage
Cons
- Still in beta — expect occasional bugs and missing features
- Steeper learning curve than traditional note-taking apps due to object-based paradigm
- Smaller community and ecosystem compared to Obsidian or Logseq
- Remote backup storage is limited (1GB free, paid plans for more)
- Import options from other tools are still limited
Key Features
Object-Based Architecture
Everything is an object with customizable types, relations, and sets — more flexible than pages or documents
Local-First Storage
All data stored on-device with peer-to-peer sync — no central server holds your data
End-to-End Encryption
All data encrypted during storage and transmission using cryptographic keys only you control
Bidirectional Linking
Link objects together with automatic backlinks for building interconnected knowledge graphs
Sets & Collections
Dynamic views that aggregate objects by type or relation — like database views for your knowledge base
Graph View
Visualize connections between objects in an interactive knowledge graph
Templates
Customizable templates for notes, tasks, projects, journals, and more
Cross-Platform
Available on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android with Chrome extension
Offline-First
Full functionality without internet — sync happens automatically when connected
Self-Hosting
Run your own Any-Sync node for complete infrastructure control
Pricing
- All core features
- 1 GB remote backup storage
- Local-first storage (unlimited)
- Cross-platform apps
- E2E encryption
- 1 GB remote backup storage
- All Free features
- Priority sync
- 10 GB remote backup storage
- All Plus features
- Advanced features
- Additional storage
- Early access features
- Builder badge
- Community perks
Best For
Personal Knowledge Base
Build an interconnected knowledge graph with typed objects and relations for long-term knowledge management
Privacy-First Note-Taking
Keep journals, notes, and documents with end-to-end encryption and no cloud dependency
Flexible Project Management
Create custom project tracking systems with objects, sets, and relations tailored to your workflow
Digital Life OS
Combine notes, tasks, habits, reading lists, and contacts in one unified local-first workspace
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