Anytype vs QOwnNotes
Anytype
anytype.io
QOwnNotes
qownnotes.orgSide by side
| Figure | Anytype | QOwnNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Secure Notes Apps | 8.2 (#8) | 8.1 (#13) |
| Spec score · Notes apps | 8.2 (#37) | 8.1 (#44) |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 8.1 (#97) | 8.5 (#53) |
| Encryption | The site says data is encrypted on-device and that only the user holds the encryption keys. | Optional note encryption includes built-in AES-256 and support for custom methods such as PGP. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Local API,MCP Server,Anytype Agents' Skill,Raycast Extension,Anytype CLI | Nextcloud,ownCloud,Nextcloud Notes,QOwnNotesAPI,Nextcloud Deck,CalDAV,Dropbox,Syncthing,Seafile,BitTorrent Sync,Git |
| Maker | The site identifies the maker as Any, a Swiss association. | The site credits Patrizio Bekerle as the maker, and says the application is developed mostly by one person in spare time. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | web,windows,macos,linux,android,chrome_extension |
| Support | The API documentation lists Anytype Support at [email protected]. | The project directs users with package or repository problems to its GitHub issues page and invites community discussion in its Telegram group. |
Plans
Anytype
- ProPrice not published
- ProPriced on request
- BuilderPrice not published
- BuilderPriced on request
In their own words
QOwnNotes
QOwnNotes is a free, GPL-licensed note-taking application built around plain-text Markdown files. Notes stay in a folder on your computer, and the app does not sync notes or media itself; you can choose a separate sync client such as Nextcloud or ownCloud. Those services can also provide note sharing, task lists, note history, and access to trashed notes. The editor offers Markdown highlighting and preview, hierarchical tags and subfolders, wiki-style links, Vim mode, and portable mode. Optional encryption includes built-in AES-256 and custom methods such as PGP. You can import from Evernote or Joplin, or work with existing text and Markdown files directly. QOwnNotes is available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, and the web, with a browser extension for clipping selected text, screenshots, and bookmarks. A web companion sends phone photos to the current desktop note. Integrations include Nextcloud, ownCloud, Dropbox, Syncthing, Seafile, CalDAV, and Git. The software is open source, with no paid plans stated.