Anytype

Own your data, organize your world, with privacy-first Anytype.

by Anytype · Knowledge Management

Executive Summary

Anytype is a privacy-focused, local-first workspace designed for individuals and teams to manage knowledge and projects. It differentiates itself with an object-based structure, end-to-end encryption, and peer-to-peer synchronization, offering users complete data ownership and offline capabilities. It's ideal for privacy-conscious users seeking a flexible, Notion-like environment without cloud dependency, with emerging B2B capabilities.

Use Cases

  • Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) and Second Brain systems
  • Project and Task Management
  • Note-taking and Document Creation
  • Research and Information Organization
  • Database Creation (e.g., movie lists, song catalogs, contacts)
  • Secure Digital Collaboration (private chats, shared documents)

Features

Visibility

  • Graph View: Visually represents connections between objects in a node and edge layout, helping to trace ideas and discover patterns.
  • Queries and Collections: Dynamically filter and organize objects based on custom criteria, creating tailored views of information.
  • Customizable Layouts: Offers various layouts like grid, gallery, list, Kanban, and calendar views for displaying object collections.
  • Backlinks: Automatically shows objects that link to the current object, providing context and navigation within the knowledge graph.

Intelligence

  • AI-Enhanced Search: Leverages AI capabilities via the MCP Server for natural language search and interaction with personal data.
  • Automated Workflows (via MCP Server): Connects structured knowledge to a reasoning engine (LLM) for powerful and personalized automation.
  • Natural Language Interface: Allows users to interact with their data using natural language commands through an AI assistant.

Support

  • Community Forum: An active community where users can ask questions, share insights, and get support from peers and developers.
  • Documentation & Tutorials: Comprehensive guides and tutorials available to help users understand and maximize Anytype's features.
  • Email Support: Direct email support for membership-related queries and refund requests.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Local-first, Peer-to-peer (P2P) Sync, Decentralized Object Graph
Deployment
Hybrid
Authentication
Local Identity Keys
API Available
Yes
MCP Server
Yes

Infrastructure

  • MongoDB
  • Redis
  • S3-compatible object storage

AI/ML Stack

  • LLM

Integrations

  • Local File System
  • Markdown Import
  • Notion Import

Security & Compliance

Encryption: End-to-end encryption on device, local-first data storage, user-controlled encryption keys.

Pricing

Model
Freemium with tiered subscription for additional storage and features
Starting Price
Free plan available; Paid plans range from $4/month (Plus) to $16/month (Ultra) for yearly subscriptions.
Target Customer
Individuals, Power Users, Small Teams, Education
Contract Type
Monthly or Annual (with 20% discount)
Free Trial
Yes, Unlimited (credit card required)

About Anytype

Anytype is a privacy-focused, local-first knowledge management and productivity platform. The application provides a secure, encrypted workspace for notes, tasks, and documents with peer-to-peer synchronization.

Founded: 2020 · Headquarters: Berlin, Germany · Employees: 11-50 · Private