Zoho Notebook vs Anytype

Zoho Notebook8.5Visit Anytype6.3Visit

Higher score Zoho Notebook #7 in Note-Taking Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho Notebook

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Anytype #29 in Note-Taking Apps 6.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Anytype

• Zoho Notebook fits best

  Users wanting free notes with broad integrations

• Anytype fits best

  Private, offline-first collaborative workspaces

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Notebook 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Anytype 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	6.3
Ranking	#7 in Note-Taking Apps	#29 in Note-Taking Apps
Best for	Users wanting free notes with broad integrations	Private, offline-first collaborative workspaces
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Live chat, Docs	Community, Docs
Compliance	GDPR	GDPR
Integrations	17 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Zoho Notebook 3/3 · Anytype 3/3
Offline access	✓	✓
Note sharing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Storage limit	0.5 GB	Not checked yet
Integrations	Samsung Devices, IFTTT, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Zapier, Zoho Mail, Zoho Meeting, Zoho Connect, Zoho Cliq, Zoho Projects, Zoho Flow, Zoho Scanner, Integrately, Zoho CRM, Bigin	Local API, MCP Server, Anytype Agents' Skill, Raycast Extension, Anytype CLI
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes varied note cards, scanning, reminders, and offline access Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome Connects with Zoho apps, Zapier, IFTTT, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams	Offline-first editing with on-device storage and peer-to-peer synchronization Encryption, shared spaces, and real-time collaborative editing Broad desktop and mobile coverage with API and MCP support
Cons	Free plan provides 2 GB of cloud storage per personal user Simultaneous editing of one notecard is not supported Advanced storage, OCR, Noteboards, and co-owner access require paid tiers	Not open source The integration list centers on Anytype API and MCP Its structured workspace may be more than simple note-taking requires
Our verdict	Zoho Notebook is a cross-platform note-taking app for individuals, students, researchers, and teams. Its card-based structure supports text, checklists, audio, photos, sketches, files, and smart content, while notebooks, tags, collections,… Read the review →	Anytype is a local-first workspace for individuals, families, communities, and teams. It combines offline note and document editing with tasks, files, chats, shared spaces, and collaborative editing. Its block-based editor supports pages,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoho Notebook — where it wins

  • Free plan includes varied note cards, scanning, reminders, and offline access
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
  • Connects with Zoho apps, Zapier, IFTTT, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan provides 2 GB of cloud storage per personal user
  • Simultaneous editing of one notecard is not supported
  • Advanced storage, OCR, Noteboards, and co-owner access require paid tiers

• Anytype — where it wins

  • Offline-first editing with on-device storage and peer-to-peer synchronization
  • Encryption, shared spaces, and real-time collaborative editing
  • Broad desktop and mobile coverage with API and MCP support

  Where it doesn't

  • Not open source
  • The integration list centers on Anytype API and MCP
  • Its structured workspace may be more than simple note-taking requires

• Zoho Notebook8.5/10 · Free plan

  A flexible free note-taking app with broad platforms, integrations, and content types.

  Visit Zoho NotebookFull verdict →
• Anytype6.3/10 · Free plan

  A private, offline-first workspace with structured notes, shared spaces, and real-time collaboration.

  Visit AnytypeFull verdict →