Anytype

Workspace 6.1/10

Local-first, end-to-end encrypted Notion-like workspace of linked objects, with a free cloud membership and a fully free self-hostable sync network.

Anytype scores 6.1/10 for free value in Workspace. The main constraint: Free membership: 100 MB remote storage, 10 shared channels. Self-hosting your own Any-Sync network is completely free with no membership fees.

Category Workspace Kind Local-first encrypted objects/notes workspace Caveats Hosted free storage is only 100 MB; more storage/spaces require paid Plus/Pro memberships unless you self-host. Renewal monthly Card required No Eligibility anyone

Free value score

6.1 / 10

Show the math

Overall 6.1/10

value = 6.1/100

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Collab 5.2/10

value = 12 $/mo

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Content 6.7/10

value = 6.7/100

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Auto 7.6/10

value = 7.6/100

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What you get

End-to-end encrypted, local-first design

Free self-hostable Any-Sync network (no fees)

Object/graph-based linking like Notion+Roam

Cross-platform apps

Limitations

100 MB remote storage

The free tier provides only 100 MB of remote (cloud-synced) storage; local storage on-device is unlimited.
10 shared channels

Free accounts are limited to 10 shared (collaborative) channels; unlimited private channels are included.
No ANY ID (custom name)

The free tier does not include an ANY ID (unique handle/domain in the Anytype Network); ANY ID requires a paid Plus plan or above.
No SSO or admin panel

Enterprise features like SSO, admin panel, and team workspace management require the Business plan.
No education discount on free tier

Students and educators can get 50% off paid plans but the free tier remains the baseline; this is a feature of paid plans only.

Sources

"Free. 100 MB of remote storage. 10 shared channels. Unlimited private channels. Get the App. 30-day money-back guarantee"
https://anytype.io/pricing/
"Free Membership: 100 MB of remote storage; 10 shared spaces; Unlimited private spaces"
https://doc.anytype.io/anytype-docs/advanced/monetization
"You can self-host your own network and manage limits in this network via configuration; no membership is required for this."
https://anytype.io/pricing/
"Anytype as a tool will always be free when used with your own resources (local storage, local or self-hosted network)."
https://blog.anytype.io/our-memberships-philosophy/

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