Anytype
US alternative: NotionSwiss local-first workspace for notes, documents, databases and knowledge management, with encrypted storage and collaboration features.
Overview
Anytype is a local-first workspace for organizing notes, documents, tasks, bookmarks, databases and other personal or team knowledge. It stores information as connected objects, supports templates and collections, and provides encrypted synchronization across devices. Users can work offline, control how their workspace is structured, and use sharing and collaboration features for teams.
Why it is listed
Replaces
Notion
European signal
Reviewed as strongly European-aligned
Privacy and hosting notes
Official business materials state that Anytype is Swiss-based, local-first, and encrypted by default; the cloud business product has different key-management properties from personal Anytype and requires careful review.
Funding and ownership
Official materials list European and international investors including Balderton, Inflection, and Protocol Labs; no current total funding figure was asserted.