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Anytype

Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

Free plan · from $4/moNote-TakingChecked Oct 4, 2026
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What is Anytype?

Anytype is a local-first workspace for notes, tasks and structured data. Everything is an object with a type and properties, stored on your device and encrypted before it syncs to other devices or shared spaces. The app is free to use; paid memberships add remote storage and unlimited shared channels. The desktop client is published under a source-available license, and the team has announced a move to the MIT license.

Anytype has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). See every plan

Good for

  • 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

Worth knowing

  • 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.

Key features

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.

Anytype pricing

Starts at
$4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly)
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.
Free trial
14-day free trial of Anytype for Business, no credit card required.
Free$0Unlimited private spaces, 100 MB of remote storage and up to 10 shared channels.
Plus$4per 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$8per 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$16per 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€20per editor / monthCloud-hosted team workspace with one admin panel for every space and org-level permissions. Viewers are free; only editors are billed.

Anytype’s own pricing page could not be read, so these figures come from checkthat.ai, checked Oct 4, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Anytype before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Education50% 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.

    Stated on edu.anytype.io
  • Other savings50% off for active contributors

    Active contributors to Anytype's codebase, gallery, tutorials and community can ask the association for a 50% discount on memberships.

    Stated on doc.anytype.io
  • Annual discountSave 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.

    Stated on business.anytype.io

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Common questions

Is Anytype free?

Anytype has a 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. Paid plans start at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).

How much does Anytype cost?

Anytype lists 5 plans. Free: $0. Plus: $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Pro: $8 per month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Ultra: $16 per month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly). Anytype for Business: €20 per editor / month. Prices were read from checkthat.ai on Oct 4, 2026.

What platforms does Anytype work on?

Anytype is available on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.

Does Anytype offer any discounts?

Anytype publicly lists the following: 50% off memberships for students and faculty; 50% off for active contributors; Save 20% on Anytype for Business with annual billing.

Is Anytype open source?

Anytype is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 4, 2026.

Can Anytype be self-hosted?

Yes. Anytype's own site says it can be run on a server of your own.

Is Anytype end-to-end encrypted?

Anytype describes itself as end-to-end encrypted on its own site. Nobody here has audited that.

Does Anytype work offline?

Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.

What does Anytype integrate with?

Anytype's listing names Raycast. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does Anytype have a student discount?

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.

Does Anytype have a free trial?

Yes. 14-day free trial of Anytype for Business, no credit card required.

Who makes Anytype?

Anytype is made by Any Association.

What are the alternatives to Anytype?

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

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 4, 2026.