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

The best open source alternative to Anytype is Joplin. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Anytype and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Anytype are Logseq, Standard Notes, Notesnook and AppFlowy.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     940 likes

    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    202 Joplin alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  2. Logseq icon

    Logseq

     355 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.

    245 Logseq alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Logseq vs Anytype Comments
    AbdulrhmanFawzy
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    I really like Logseq over Anytype, it's way more distraction-free app

    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceAnytype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Logseq is CustomizableAnytype is not according to our users
  4. Standard Notes icon

    Standard Notes

     707 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.

    204 Standard Notes alternatives

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    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Proton Drive

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  6. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     212 likes

    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    383 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
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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
  8. AppFlowy icon

    AppFlowy

     212 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.

    146 AppFlowy alternatives

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    • 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
  9. Proton Drive icon

    Proton Drive

     183 likes

    Offering comprehensive privacy with end-to-end encryption, Proton Drive allows users to store, synchronize, and share files across various devices through web, desktop, and mobile apps. Free storage up to 5 GB, service remains open-source and audited, ensuring file content and access control.

    90 Proton Drive alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
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    • Tor
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  10. Zim icon

    Zim

     518 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"...

    355 Zim alternatives

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    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

     126 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

    426 Trilium Notes alternatives

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    • 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.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceAnytype is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is CustomizableAnytype is not according to our users
  12. Docmost icon

    Docmost

     52 likes

    Open-source wiki and documentation solution offering real-time collaborative editing, robust permissions, group management, spaces for organizing content, inline commenting, full-page history, advanced full-text search, nested pages, attachments, and flexible storage.

    139 Docmost alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Docker
    • Cloudron
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  13. Deta Surf icon

    Deta Surf

     36 likes

    Workspace fusing browsing, file management, and AI with local-first data; offers note-taking, applet creation, offline media storage, YouTube and PDF interaction, customizable AI-powered notes, citation tools, split views, sidebar navigation, and privacy features.

    97 Deta Surf alternatives

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  14. Teable icon

    Teable

     54 likes

    Teable is a super fast, real-time, professional, developer friendly, no-code database built on Postgres. It uses a simple, spreadsheet-like interface to create complex enterprise-level database applications.

    92 Teable alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  15. Trudido icon

    Trudido

     21 likes

    Offline in-device task manager and note app featuring smart creation, advanced organization, calendar and list views, Markdown notes, secure SHA-256 encryption, Material You theming, multiple color themes, no tracking or ads, and import/export for total ownership.

    56 Trudido alternatives

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    • Android
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    • F-Droid
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