Anytype AlternativesTop Note-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like Anytype

Anytype is described as 'Organizes notes, tasks, and projects offline using Markdown, P2P syncing, and encrypted storage, complemented by dynamic collections on all devices' and is a very popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Anytype for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, Android and SaaS apps. The best Anytype alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Anytype are Logseq, Notion, Standard Notes and Evernote.

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  1. ClickUp icon
    Sponsored

    All-in-one system integrates project, task, and time management with customizable modular dashboards, collaborative image annotation, multiple task views, and granular workflow customization for teams of any size or industry, streamlining complex to simple projects.

    181 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. Obsidian icon
     1099 likes

    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    184 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Obsidian vs Anytype Comments
    argc argv
    0

    Anytype is closer to Notion than it is to Obsidian IMO

    nkh
    2

    Obsidian is a decent alternative, but I don't think it supports the encryption that AnyType does.

    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryAnytype is also Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Logseq icon
     320 likes

    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    177 Logseq alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
     
  4. Notion icon
     652 likes

    Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databases effectively. Ideal for teams of every size.

    180 Notion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Standard Notes icon
     689 likes

    Secure note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, unlimited syncing across all platforms, offline access, detailed organization through tags, strong passcode and biometric protections, and premium features like encrypted files, themes, web clipper, super note types, and hardware key support.

    132 Standard Notes alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
     
  6. Evernote icon
     2484 likes

    App designed for cross-platform note-taking and organizing. Create notes with text, images, and audio, tag and search them. Features offline access, business card scanning, and presentation modes. Integrate with LinkedIn and secure with a passcode lock.

    87 Evernote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
     
  7. AppFlowy icon
     188 likes

    Open-source workspace offering complete data control, deep customization via themes, plugins, and templates, native multi-platform support using Flutter and Rust, offline access, privacy features, collaborative tools, and easy extensibility for all users.

    97 AppFlowy alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Rust
    • Flathub
     
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    AppFlowy vs Anytype Comments
    randomperson
    Positive
    0

    It's just like Notion and Anytype, but under a free and open-source license.

    jinformatique
    Positive
    2

    Anytype is further advanced than AppFlowy. With Anytype you can sync end-to-end encrypted through IPFS.

    • AppFlowy is Freemium and Open SourceAnytype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AppFlowy is CustomizableAnytype is not according to our users
  8. Notesnook icon
     182 likes

    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    310 Notesnook alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
     
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    Notesnook vs Anytype Comments
    Extropyst
    Positive
    0

    Currently Notesnook is the best open-source app for notes and knowledge management. Taking into account that Anytype does not have an access lock in the mobile version (whose platform is more susceptible to theft and loss), in the desktop version it only has a PIN, no MFA, biometric lock, or Passkeys.

    https://github.com/anyproto/anytype-kotlin/issues/1356

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceAnytype is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Microsoft OneNote icon
     1139 likes

    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    151 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
     
  10. Zim icon
     511 likes

    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    323 Zim alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  11. AFFiNE icon
     111 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    143 AFFiNE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Android
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    • Self-Hosted
     
  12. Trilium Notes icon
     112 likes

    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    382 Trilium Notes alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Trilium Notes vs Anytype Comments
    nul000
    Positive
    0

    Trilium is not really an alternative to notion but more like an alternative for traditionnal note-taking apps. It lacks a few features from notions but you get a distraction-free interface, basic personalisation options, and real-time collaboration. All in a private self-hosted format. If you are searching an alternative to notion, I would recommend anytype.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceAnytype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is CustomizableAnytype is not according to our users
  13. Students Notes is a note-taking app designed for online learners to overcome information overload, organization, and memorization challenges.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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