Anytype
Capacities with the same object obsession, local data and only 100 MB of free relay storage.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- Any Source Available-1.0
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopmobileone-click install
- Installation
- Official desktop or mobile installer; optional self-hosted Any-Sync network for advanced deployments
- Operational Setup
- The recovery Key must be saved because Anytype cannot recover it; local-only users must manage backups, while synced use is subject to the included network-storage allowance
- Where Your Data Lives
- Objects are encrypted and stored locally in Anytype's object store; optional encrypted peer/backup-node copies use Any-Sync, and exports are available as Markdown or Any-Block JSON
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Anytype's typed-object graph is rougher to navigate and gives up Capacities' polished calendar integrations, object workflows, and built-in AI experience.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $11.99/mo ($144/yr) in subscriptions
Anytype FAQ
Common questions
Is Anytype free and open source?+
Anytype is a free tool that runs on local or hosted. Capacities with the same object obsession, local data and only 100 MB of free relay storage.
What paid software does Anytype replace?+
Anytype serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Capacities, saving up to $11.99/month ($144/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Anytype?+
Installation: Official desktop or mobile installer; optional self-hosted Any-Sync network for advanced deployments. Setup notes: The recovery Key must be saved because Anytype cannot recover it; local-only users must manage backups, while synced use is subject to the included network-storage allowance
What is the catch or trade-off with Anytype?+
Anytype's typed-object graph is rougher to navigate and gives up Capacities' polished calendar integrations, object workflows, and built-in AI experience.