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Anytype vs Standard Notes

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Anytype

8.0
Productivity

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

Standard Notes

8.0
Productivity

Free, open-source, and completely encrypted notes app

Metric Anytype Standard Notes
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 278 80
90-day Installs 1.0K 336
365-day Installs 3.8K 1.3K
Version 0.55.4 3.201.21
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 7.2K 6.3K
GitHub Forks 451 526
Open Issues 139 89
License NOASSERTION AGPL-3.0
Language TypeScript TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 19, 2017

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.

Standard Notes

Standard Notes is a free, open-source notes app with a strong focus on privacy, offering end-to-end encryption and cross-platform portability. It's ideal for users who value security and the longevity of their notes.

Standard Notes is a secure, cross-platform notes app that provides end-to-end encryption for your content.

Pros

  • + End-to-end encryption ensures privacy.
  • + Free and open-source with strong community backing.
  • + Cross-platform support for various devices.

Cons

  • - Some users find the interface too simplistic.
  • - AGPL license may be a concern for some.