The closest private replacement for Notion: pages, databases and shared spaces that live on your devices first and stay encrypted, with a smaller ecosystem and more to learn.
What it is
Anytype is a notes and knowledge app built on objects: every page, task or contact has a type with its own fields, and sets and collections show them as tables, boards, galleries, calendars or lists, much like Notion databases. Data is stored on your devices first, works offline and syncs end to end encrypted between devices and shared spaces, which now include chat. It imports from Notion and Markdown, publishes pages to the web and runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android; there is no full web app. The app is free; paid memberships only add sync storage and a shorter ANY ID name: Free 100 MB of remote storage and 10 shared channels, Plus $4 a month (1 GB), Pro $8 (10 GB) and Ultra $16 (100 GB), with 20% off billed yearly and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Anytype for Business adds SSO and an admin panel at EUR 20 per editor a month (viewers free, 14-day trial). Self-hosting your own sync network is free. Built by the Any Association in Switzerland; its code is source-available, not OSI open source. Checked November 12, 2026.
Best for
- Notion users who want their data private and offline
- Personal knowledge bases with structured data
- Small teams that care about encryption
What we like
- Local-first and end-to-end encrypted by default
- Notion-like databases: types, fields, table, board and calendar views
- Free app; paid plans only add storage
- Imports from Notion
What to watch
- No full web app: desktop and mobile apps only
- Objects, types and relations take time to learn
- Far smaller template and integration ecosystem than Notion
- Business plan is priced in euros, per editor
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