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Anytype
by Anytype
What Anytype is
Anytype is an app for private digital collaboration using chats, documents, and databases. Its block-based editor handles text, lists, images, videos, files, links, tables, and nested pages. You can organize people, tasks, and resources, then inspect relationships in graph views or database layouts such as tables, Kanban, and galleries. The app works offline and stores a vault on the device. Anytype says data is encrypted on-device, with encryption keys held only by the user; local storage and self-hosted backups are also supported. Devices sync peer to peer on local networks. Apps are listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with a Chrome web clipper. Integrations include a Local API, MCP Server, Anytype Agents' Skill, Raycast Extension, and Anytype CLI. API v2 is pre-release and may change, while the documentation recommends v1 for stable production integrations. A free plan is available; Pro and Builder are named plans without listed prices.
Who it suits
Anytype suits people who want private, offline-capable collaboration across notes, databases, and chats. It also fits users who need local storage, self-hosted backups, or developer integrations.
What it does well
- Free plan available
- Offline vault stored on device
- On-device encryption with user-held keys
- Peer-to-peer local-network sync
- Multiple database views
What to know first
- API v2 is pre-release
- API v2 may change without a new version
- Pro and Builder prices are unlisted
- Not open source
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | — | On request |
| Builder | — | On request |
As anytype.io lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Anytype combines structured editing, databases, offline use, and device-focused privacy. Its free plan lowers the entry barrier, while API users should consider the documented stability limitation of v2.
Facts from Anytype's own pages
- API
- Anytype API v2 is marked pre-release and exposes objects as editable AnyBlock JSON documents for agents, scripts, and integrations. · developers.anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- API limitation
- The API documentation recommends API v1 for production integrations that need a stable contract because v2 can change without a new version. · developers.anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Backups
- The site says users can store data locally and self-host their backups. · anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Databases
- Anytype says users can manage people, tasks, and resources, and view connections through graph and database views such as tables, Kanban, and galleries. · anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Download platforms
- The download page lists Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android apps, plus a Chrome web clipper. · download.anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Editor
- Its block-based editor supports text, lists, images, videos, files, links, tables, and nested pages. · anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The site says data is encrypted on-device and that only the user holds the encryption keys. · anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · business.anytype.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Switzerland · anytype.io, 23 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Local API,MCP Server,Anytype Agents' Skill,Raycast Extension,Anytype CLI · business.anytype.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Maker
- The site identifies the maker as Any, a Swiss association. · anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Note sharing
- Yes · business.anytype.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Offline access
- Yes · business.anytype.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Offline use
- The product says it works offline and stores the user's vault on their device. · anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android · business.anytype.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Product
- Anytype describes itself as an app for private digital collaboration, with chats, documents, and databases. · anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- Yes · business.anytype.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- The API documentation lists Anytype Support at [email protected]. · developers.anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Anytype says devices sync peer to peer on local networks. · anytype.io, 2 Oct 2026
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