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Anytype alternatives

Anytype compared with 8 alternatives: Obsidian, Capacities, Notion, Logseq, Tana Outliner and 3 more.

Anytype has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AnytypeThis toolFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CapacitiesFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotionFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LogseqFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Tana OutlinerFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
AFFiNEFree plan · from $6.75/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AppFlowyFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SiYuanFree plan · from $64 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Anytype

  1. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Anytype is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Obsidian also covers Markdown, linked notes and whiteboard.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs AnytypeObsidian pricing and details

  2. Capacities

    Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Capacities lists a web app.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Capacities also covers linked notes, web clipper and daily notes.

    Suits: People who organize notes around people, books and projects rather than folders

    Capacities vs AnytypeCapacities pricing and details

  3. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Notion lists a web app.
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    • Only Anytype lists a Linux app.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace

    Notion vs AnytypeNotion pricing and details

  4. Logseq

    Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files

    • Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers Markdown, linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files

    Logseq vs AnytypeLogseq pricing and details

  5. Tana Outliner

    Outliner with supertags, daily notes and built-in AI features

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes, linked notes, daily notes and tasks.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.

    Suits: People who want structured notes built from typed objects with fields

    Tana Outliner vs AnytypeTana Outliner pricing and details

  6. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only AFFiNE lists a web app.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    • AFFiNE is open source, according to its own site.
    • Anytype is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want documents and a whiteboard in the same workspace

    AFFiNE vs AnytypeAFFiNE pricing and details

  7. AppFlowy

    Open-core workspace for docs, wikis and projects you can self-host

    • AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member. Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only AppFlowy lists a web app.
    • AppFlowy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Anytype is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • AppFlowy also covers databases and wiki.

    Suits: Teams that want a docs and projects workspace on their own servers

    AppFlowy vs AnytypeAppFlowy pricing and details

  8. SiYuan

    Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    • SiYuan is open source, according to its own site.
    • SiYuan also covers linked notes and databases.

    Suits: People who want notes stored on their own device and usable offline

    SiYuan vs AnytypeSiYuan pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Anytype

  • There is no browser version; Anytype runs only as desktop and mobile apps.
  • The free tier includes 100 MB of remote storage; more requires a paid membership.
  • Everyone in a shared space can see everything in it; per-object permissions are not supported.
  • In September 2026 the team announced a rebuilt successor, Anytwo, and said development of the current app will slow down.
Anytype pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Anytype?

The alternatives to Anytype in this directory are Obsidian, Capacities, Notion, Logseq, Tana Outliner, AFFiNE, AppFlowy and SiYuan. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Anytype.

Is there a free alternative to Anytype?

Yes. Obsidian, Capacities, Notion, Logseq, Tana Outliner, AFFiNE, AppFlowy and SiYuan have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Anytype?

Logseq, AFFiNE, AppFlowy and SiYuan are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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