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Anytype vs Notion

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Anytype

8.0
Productivity

Local-first and end-to-end encrypted notes app

Notion

8.0
Productivity

App to write, plan, collaborate, and get organised

Metric Anytype Notion
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 278 5.8K
90-day Installs 1.0K 16.9K
365-day Installs 3.8K 61.6K
Version 0.55.4 7.16.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 7.2K 5.5K
GitHub Forks 451 709
Open Issues 139 62
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language TypeScript TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2016

Reviews

Anytype

Anytype is a local-first, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app that serves as a privacy-focused alternative to Notion. It offers self-hosting and open-source options, appealing to users who prioritize data control and security.

A local-first, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app.

Pros

  • + Local-first and end-to-end encrypted for privacy.
  • + Serves as a Notion alternative with self-hosting options.
  • + Open-source, fostering trust and customization.

Cons

  • - Interface may be less polished than Notion.
  • - Ecosystem not as developed as Notion's.

Notion

Notion is an all-in-one workspace that combines writing, planning, collaboration, and organization into one versatile tool. It offers a wide range of features for managing notes, tasks, wikis, and databases, making it ideal for individuals and teams seeking a comprehensive productivity solution.

Notion serves as a workspace for creating and managing notes, tasks, wikis, and databases.

Pros

  • + Versatile and comprehensive workspace features
  • + Strong collaboration and organization tools
  • + Active development and community support

Cons

  • - Some API-related issues reported in GitHub
  • - Occasional performance problems with large databases