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Open-source alternatives to Anytype

Anytype is not described as open source on its own site. 50 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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

50 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Anytype

  1. 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 vs AnytypeLogseq pricing and details

  2. 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.
    AFFiNE vs AnytypeAFFiNE pricing and details

  3. 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 vs AnytypeAppFlowy pricing and details

  4. 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 vs AnytypeSiYuan pricing and details

  5. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Lockbook is open source, according to its own site.
    • Lockbook also covers Markdown.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  6. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • FUTO Notes is open source, according to its own site.
    • FUTO Notes also covers Markdown.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  7. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is open source, according to its own site.
    Joplin pricing and details

  8. Standard Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Standard Notes is open source, according to its own site.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  9. Mimiri Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes in a tree, with encrypted sharing

    • Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1). Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
    • Mimiri Notes is open source, according to its own site.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.
    Mimiri Notes pricing and details

  10. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
    • Only Anytype lists an iOS app.
    • Linwood Butterfly is open source, according to its own site.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  11. Notesnook

    Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook is open source, according to its own site.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  12. Trilium Notes

    Free, open-source hierarchical notes for a personal knowledge base

    • Trilium Notes is free. Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Only Anytype lists iOS and Android apps.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

38 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Anytype?

Yes. Logseq, AFFiNE, AppFlowy, SiYuan, Lockbook, FUTO Notes, Joplin, Standard Notes and 42 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Anytype open source?

Anytype is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Anytype: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.