AnytypevsNotion
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Anytype
- Anytype not syncing between devices(8/10)
- 'Incompatible version' error stops sync after protocol updates(8/10)
- Storage usage shows full after deleting files(5/10)
- Self-hosted Anytype sync breaks after client updates(7/10)
Notion
- Notion offline mode limited: 50 database rows, no browser support(7/10)
- Is Notion down? Repeated outages and slow loading in 2026(7/10)
- Notion 'Cannot save changes' and sync errors(7/10)
Anytype
- Lose your 12-word Key and your notes are gone forever(10/10)
Notion
- No end-to-end encryption - Notion can read your notes(6/10)
Anytype
- Why is Anytype so slow with large pages and tables?(7/10)
Notion
- Database performance degrades at 5,000+ records(8/10)
Anytype
- Anytype mobile app is missing desktop features(6/10)
Notion
- Mobile app slow and unreliable for quick notes(7/10)
Anytype
- Anytype export to Markdown loses structure (lock-in fears)(7/10)
- Notion import into Anytype is incomplete or broken(6/10)
Notion
No signals
Anytype
- Anytype free plan has only 100 MB of file storage(5/10)
Notion
- Why is Notion AI only on the Business plan?(9/10)
- Frequent pricing changes erode user trust(7/10)
- Notion Plus plan only gets a limited AI trial(8/10)
- Account lockouts when trying to downgrade(9/10)
- Notion Custom Agents cost extra credits on top of seat price(7/10)
Anytype
- Types, objects and relations have a steep learning curve(5/10)
Notion
No signals
Anytype
- No web version of Anytype(4/10)
Notion
- Steep learning curve leads to productivity loss(6/10)
- Jack of all trades, master of none(5/10)
Anytype
No signals
Notion
- Notion customer support slow with billing disputes and refunds(9/10)
Pricing Comparison
Anytype
Storage: 100 MB remote file storage
Limits: 10 shared channels; no ANY ID name
Storage: 1 GB remote file storage
Limits: 1 GB fills quickly with images or video
Storage: 10 GB remote file storage
Storage: 100 GB remote file storage
Storage: Set by your own server configuration
Limits: Every device must be switched to the self-hosted network manually; Anytype recommends a separate identity per network
Notion
Users: Individuals; up to 10 guests
Storage: 5 MB per file upload
Limits: 5 MB uploads, 7-day history, no AI beyond trial, cannot buy Notion credits
Users: Per member
Storage: Unlimited uploads (about 5 GB max per file)
Limits: No full Notion AI, no SAML SSO, no private teamspaces, PDF export with subpages requires Business
Users: Per member
Storage: Unlimited uploads (about 5 GB max per file)
Limits: No SCIM, audit log or advanced security controls
Users: Custom
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must contact sales
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Anytype | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| End-to-end encrypted sync Via Anytype Network backup nodes in the EU | ||
| End-to-end encryption Notion can access your content | ||
| Page password protection Cannot password-protect individual pages | ||
| Account recovery without Key Lost Key = lost Vault | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Multiple users can edit simultaneously | ||
| Shared channels and chat | ||
| Sync | ||
| Offline / local-first | ||
| Local peer-to-peer sync Devices on the same local network | ||
| Self-hosting Official any-sync Docker Compose image | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline mode Desktop and mobile apps only; first 50 rows of a database's first view; subpages not included | ||
| AI | ||
| AI assistant Full AI on Business ($20/seat) and Enterprise only; Free and Plus get a limited trial | ||
| Custom Agents Business/Enterprise; billed in Notion credits ($10 per 1,000) since May 4, 2026 | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Mobile app Available but slow, frequent reloads needed | ||
| Organization | ||
| Custom object types and properties | ||
| Grid, gallery, Kanban, calendar views Kanban and calendar are desktop only | ||
| Graph view Desktop only | ||
| Data | ||
| Relational databases Available but performance degrades at 5000+ records | ||
| Plain Markdown file storage Encrypted database; Markdown via export only | ||
| Charts and graphs Basic only, requires external tools for advanced visualization | ||
| Integrations | ||
| API access Available on all plans | ||
| Local API | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Web publishing | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Templates library Extensive official and community templates | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| SAML SSO Business plan and above only | ||
| Audit logs Enterprise plan only | ||
| Custom domains Paid add-on for Notion Sites | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Web/browser app Desktop and mobile only | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Native Gantt charts Timeline view exists but not full Gantt functionality | ||