Can I open-source Anytype?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. AppFlowy (75k stars), AFFiNE (71k stars), Joplin (56k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Anytype — self-host in one command and stop paying $4/mo.
People still pay for Anytype because people keep paying when the note system is trusted across every device and disappears into their daily capture habits. The recurring cost buys file watching, conflict handling, indexing, mobile apps, encryption, backups, and migrations, not just the visible interface.
xlocal-first sync protocol, mobile apps, collaboration, and identity infrastructure
xfrictionless mobile capture
xreal-time team editing
xhosted publishing
xproprietary AI memory
These projects already replace it, free.
AAppFlowyA local-first workspace with pages and databases, minus the peer-to-peer mystique.open source↗SSiYuanA block database wearing a note app's clothes, with the fiddly bits exposed.open source↗TTrilium NotesA personal knowledge tree with relations, attributes and a sync server you control.open source↗What each one is, in full: AppFlowy · SiYuan · Trilium Notes
all 8 open-source alternatives to Anytype →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Anytype pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/user | $0/user | 100 MB remote storage; 10 shared channels; unlimited private channels and spaces |
| plus | $4/user | $3.20/user | 1 GB remote storage; unlimited shared/private channels; ANY ID with 9+ symbols |
| pro | $8/user | $6.40/user | 10 GB remote storage; unlimited shared/private channels; ANY ID with 7+ symbols |
| ultra | $16/user | $12.80/user | 100 GB remote storage; unlimited shared/private channels; ANY ID with 5+ symbols |
| anytype for business, cloud-hosted | $20/user | $16/user | Editors are paid; viewers are free; SSO, central admin and organization controls; 7-day trial |
| anytype for business, self-hosted | $300 | — | Flat price regardless of team size; full Business features on the customer's infrastructure |
free tier100 MB remote storage; 10 shared channels; unlimited private channels and spaces
billingpersonal plans monthly + annual (-20%); 30-day money-back guarantee; Business has a 7-day trial and 30-day money-back guarantee
hidden costsRemote backup-node storage stops syncing when the quota is exceeded, though local and peer-to-peer use continues. Taxes/payment fees may be added. Business charges every editor but keeps viewers free; self-hosting is not yet available. Educators and students can receive 50% off personal memberships.
verified 2026-08-13 · source ↗
Can I open-source Anytype?
Yes. AppFlowy replaces Anytype today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Anytype cost?
Anytype costs about $4/month (Plus, checked 2026-08-13), which is $48 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Anytype?
Honestly: local-first sync protocol, mobile apps, collaboration, and identity infrastructure; frictionless mobile capture; real-time team editing; hosted publishing; proprietary AI memory. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Anytype?
Yes: AppFlowy (A local-first workspace with pages and databases, minus the peer-to-peer mystique.) SiYuan (A block database wearing a note app's clothes, with the fiddly bits exposed.) Trilium Notes (A personal knowledge tree with relations, attributes and a sync server you control.) All 8 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/anytype/alternatives.