Anytype vs Notion
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Anytype
Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data
Notion
Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI
Where they differ
- Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Only Anytype lists a Linux app.
- Only Notion lists a web app.
- Only Notion lists a browser extension.
- Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Anytype also covers kanban boards.
- Notion also covers databases, wiki and templates.
At a glance
| Anytype | Notion | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly) | $10 per member / month, billed yearly |
| Free plan | The app is free with unlimited private spaces. The free tier includes 100 MB of remote storage, which only files such as images and videos count toward, and a limited number of shared channels. | Unlimited pages and blocks for one person (a limited block allowance once a second member joins), 5 MB file uploads, 7 days of page history, 10 guests and 1 chart. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of Anytype for Business, no credit card required. | Some teams and organizations are eligible to try the Business plan for 30 days. |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Any Association | Notion Labs, Inc. |
| Price read from | checkthat.ai (not the vendor's own page) | notion.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Anytype
- People who want encrypted notes that keep working without an internet connection
- Users who want the option to self-host sync or keep data on one device
- Small groups sharing a private, encrypted workspace with built-in chat
Notion
- Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace
- Individuals who want a free personal workspace with unlimited pages
- Building custom trackers and dashboards from databases
Worth knowing
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.
Notion
- Notion Agent, AI Meeting Notes and Enterprise Search are only a limited trial on Free and Plus; full access starts at Business.
- The Free plan limits blocks once a second member joins, caps file uploads at 5 MB and keeps 7 days of page history.
- There is no Linux desktop app; Notion points Linux users to the browser version.
- Custom Agents run on Notion credits, an add-on for Business and Enterprise priced at $10 per 1,000 monthly credits.
Key features
Anytype
- Objects, types and properties
- Every item is an object with a type, such as Note, Task, Person or Book, and properties like due date or priority that describe objects and link them together.
- Calendar, gallery and kanban views
- Groups of objects can be laid out as a calendar, a gallery or a kanban board, then filtered and grouped by their properties.
- Local-first encrypted sync
- Content is stored on your device and encrypted before it syncs, so the app keeps working without a connection. Sync can also run peer-to-peer over a local network.
- Self-hosting and local-only mode
- Instead of Anytype's network you can sync through your own infrastructure, or turn sync off so data stays on one device.
- Shared channels and chats
- Invite people as viewers, editors or admins. Changes appear instantly when members are online, and channels include encrypted chat threads.
- Web publishing and Local API
- Any object can be published as a public static web page. A Local API, an MCP server and a CLI tool let other applications work with your data.
Notion
- Docs and pages
- Pages hold text, media and embeds. Several people can edit the same page, leave comments and @-mention each other.
- Databases
- Databases organize hundreds or thousands of items such as projects or tasks. Charts are limited to 1 on Free, and database automations start on Plus.
- Wikis
- A knowledge base keeps team documentation in one place. Private teamspaces for restricting access need the Business plan.
- Notion Agent, Meeting Notes and Search
- The AI agent, meeting transcription with summaries and search across connected apps are included from Business. Free and Plus get a limited trial.
- Forms and Sites
- Collect responses into a database and publish pages to the web. Custom forms start on Plus, conditional logic on Business, and custom domains are billed per domain.
- Offline pages
- The desktop and mobile apps can view, edit and create pages offline. Free users pick pages to download; paid plans also download recent and favorite pages automatically.
Plans
Anytype
Free$0
Unlimited private spaces, 100 MB of remote storage and up to 10 shared channels.
Plus$4
per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly)
1 GB of remote storage, unlimited shared channels and a custom ANY ID of 9 or more characters.
Pro$8
per month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly)
10 GB of remote storage, unlimited shared channels and a custom ANY ID of 7 or more characters.
Ultra$16
per month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly)
100 GB of remote storage, unlimited shared channels and a custom ANY ID of 5 or more characters.
Anytype for Business€20
per editor / month
Cloud-hosted team workspace with one admin panel for every space and org-level permissions. Viewers are free; only editors are billed.
Notion
Free$0
For individuals: unlimited pages and blocks for one person, 5 MB file uploads, 7-day page history, 10 guests and basic forms.
Plus$10
per member / month, billed yearly
Unlimited file uploads, 30-day page history, unlimited guests, custom forms, unlimited charts and database automations.
Business$20
per member / month, billed yearly
Everything in Plus, plus Notion Agent, AI Meeting Notes, Enterprise Search (beta), SAML SSO, private teamspaces and 90-day page history.
EnterpriseCustom
Everything in Business, plus SCIM user provisioning, audit logs, advanced security controls and unlimited page history.
Ways to pay less
Anytype
- Education
50% off memberships for students and faculty
Students, researchers and educators with an institutional email can claim a code for 50% off for 12 months, and request a new code once a year.
- Other savings
50% off for active contributors
Active contributors to Anytype's codebase, gallery, tutorials and community can ask the association for a 50% discount on memberships.
- Annual discount
Save 20% on Anytype for Business with annual billing
The Anytype for Business page lists a 20% saving on the per-editor price when billed annually instead of monthly.
Notion
- Annual discount
Save up to 20% with yearly billing
Notion's pricing page says paying yearly instead of monthly saves up to 20% on the Plus and Business plans.
- Education
Free Education plan for students and educators
Students and educators at accredited colleges and universities get a free one-member workspace with Plus features by signing up with a school email. K-12 is not eligible.
- Nonprofit
50% off the Business plan for nonprofits
Verified nonprofit organizations can apply for 50% off the Business plan on up to three workspaces. Verification takes 3 to 7 business days.
- Startups
Up to 6 months of Business free for startups
Startups under 100 employees that are not yet paying customers can apply for 1, 3 or 6 months of the Business plan free, depending on partner affiliation and company details.
