Productivity
Anytype
Local-first, encrypted workspace.
What it is
Anytype is a local-first, encrypted workspace for notes and knowledge run by a Swiss association, and its paid tiers buy two things that are unusual for the category: remote storage on the Anytype network and a shorter ANY ID, the unique handle used for sharing and web publishing. The app itself is not gated behind the subscription — you can self-host your own network and set your own limits without any membership at all, which makes the paid plans closer to hosting-plus-identity than to a feature unlock.
Anytype pricing
Anytype publishes 3 plans. Paid tiers start at $8/mo, and a free tier is listed alongside them.
| Plan | Price | What the vendor’s page says |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Free: 100 MB of remote storage, 10 shared channels, unlimited private channels |
| Pro | $8/mo | Pro $8 per month: 10 GB of remote storage, ANY ID of 7 or more characters |
| Ultra | $16/mo | Ultra $16 per month: 100 GB of remote storage, ANY ID of 5 or more characters |
Prices read from the vendor's own pricing page on 2026-09-09. Vendors change plans without notice — check the source before you budget. Source
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Key features
Local-first workspace
Notes, objects and relations stored on device and synced peer to peer.
ANY ID
A unique handle in the Anytype network, also usable for web publishing.
Shared channels
Collaborative spaces; 10 on the free tier and unlimited on paid plans.
Strengths and trade-offs
What works well
- Self-hosting requires no membership at all
- Local-first and encrypted by design
- 30-day money-back guarantee and 50% education discount
Where it falls short
- Free tier is limited to 100 MB of remote storage
- Shorter ANY ID handles cost more
- Team features live in a separate Business product
Who it is for
Privacy-minded note takers who want an encrypted, local-first workspace.
Pick it or skip it
Pick Anytype if
- Privacy-first individuals: the free tier gives unlimited private channels and only limits remote storage to 100 MB
- Anyone willing to run their own infrastructure — self-hosting needs no membership and no fee at all
- People who publish from their workspace and want a short handle, since ANY ID length is what the tiers actually shorten
- Students and educators, who get a verified 50% discount on membership
Skip it if
- You need meaningful hosted storage on the free tier — it is 100 MB, and 1 GB costs $4 a month
- You want SSO, an admin panel or team administration; those are the separate Anytype for Business product
- You buy on mobile and want the listed price: App Store and Play Store convert to local currency
- You might lapse: network names are released after a one-month grace period once a membership ends
Our verdict
The rare tool where the paid plan is optional in principle: self-host and pay nothing. Subscribe if you want the hosted network, more storage and a short handle.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Anytype cost?
- There is a free tier, then Plus at $4 a month, Pro at $8 and Ultra at $16, with 20% off for yearly billing. Educators and students get 50% off.
- Is Anytype free if you self-host?
- Yes. The vendor states self-hosting your own network requires no membership; limits are managed through configuration instead.
- What is ANY ID in Anytype?
- A unique handle in the Anytype network, also usable for web publishing. Paid tiers allow shorter ones — 9 or more characters on Plus, 7 on Pro and 5 on Ultra.
- How much storage does Anytype include?
- 100 MB of remote storage on the free tier, 1 GB on Plus, 10 GB on Pro and 100 GB on Ultra. Private channels are unlimited on every tier.
- How much does Anytype cost?
- Anytype publishes 3 plans: Free at $0/mo, Pro at $8/mo, Ultra at $16/mo. Every figure is read from the vendor's own pricing page; the pricing section above shows the source sentence for each tier.
- Does Anytype have a free plan?
- Yes. Anytype offers a free tier with limits; paid plans unlock higher usage or team features.
- Who is Anytype best for?
- Privacy-minded note takers who want an encrypted, local-first workspace.
- What are the closest alternatives to Anytype?
- In the same category we track Capacities, Craft and Notion. Each has its own review page with verified pricing, and the comparison links above show them side by side.
- What are the main drawbacks of Anytype?
- The trade-offs we noted: Free tier is limited to 100 MB of remote storage; Shorter ANY ID handles cost more; Team features live in a separate Business product.
- When should you not use Anytype?
- Skip Anytype if: You need meaningful hosted storage on the free tier — it is 100 MB, and 1 GB costs $4 a month; You want SSO, an admin panel or team administration; those are the separate Anytype for Business product; You buy on mobile and want the listed price: App Store and Play Store convert to local currency.
What we checked
- Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.No
- Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.Yes
- Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.Yes
- SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.No
“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.
Evidence and freshness
Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-09
- Anytype — Pricing ↗
Checked 2026-09-09 · Supports: Free: 100 MB of remote storage, 10 shared channels, unlimited private channels, Plus $4 per month: 1 GB of remote storage, unlimited shared channels, ANY ID of 9 or more characters, Pro $8 per month: 10 GB of remote storage, ANY ID of 7 or more characters, Ultra $16 per month: 100 GB of remote storage, ANY ID of 5 or more characters, Yearly billing is advertised at -20%, 30-day money-back guarantee, with refunds guaranteed if requested within 30 days of purchase, Self-hosting your own network requires no membership: limits are managed via configuration, Educators and students receive a 50% discount on membership plans, subject to verification, Anytype for Business is a separate offering with SSO, an admin panel and self-hosting, Payments run through Stripe on desktop and web, or the App Store and Play Store on mobile, where prices adjust to local currency, Network names are released after a one-month grace period if a membership is not renewed
Limit: Vendor pricing page was reviewed by an editor on this date; this record is not a ToolCompare benchmark. Prices and limits change. Mobile purchases are billed by the App Store or Play Store in local currency, so the dollar figures apply to Stripe checkout on desktop and web.
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