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Anytype vs OneNote

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to OneNote? Here's how Anytype compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Anytype. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Anytype
OneNote
What it is
Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted knowledge base with local-first storage
Digital note-taking app for capturing and organizing notes, drawings, and audio.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for eligible Microsoft 365 plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
No
$99.99/yr
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
Yes
No
Ratings
G2 4/5 (20) · CAPTERRA 5/5 (20)
G2 4.5/5 (1,245) · CAPTERRA 4.6/5 (3,821)
Integrations
No
Microsoft 365 Suite, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint +2

Where each one wins

Anytype

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

OneNote

Strengths

  • +Seamless integration with Microsoft ecosystem
  • +Flexible and intuitive note-taking canvas
  • +Strong collaboration features for teams
  • +Reliable cross-platform sync

Limitations

  • −Limited formatting options compared to dedicated word processors
  • −No native dark mode on all platforms
  • −Occasional sync delays with large notebooks
  • −Free version has storage limitations

Data residency & compliance

Anytype
OneNote
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for eligible Microsoft 365 plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
Listed →
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Anytype

No published pricing we could verify.

OneNote

  • Free Free ForeverBasic note-taking features · 5 GB cloud storage · Limited collaboration tools
  • Microsoft 365 Personal $99.99 per year1 TB cloud storage · Full Office suite access · Advanced collaboration features
  • Microsoft 365 Family $129.99 per yearUp to 6 users · 1 TB cloud storage per user · Full Office suite access

Pricing varies by region and plan. Enterprise plans require custom quotes.

Features

Anytype

Feature breakdown not yet compiled.

OneNote

Note Creation & Organization
Free-form canvas for text, images, and drawings, Hierarchical notebooks, sections, and pages, Tagging and search across all notes, Handwriting and ink-to-text conversion
Collaboration
Real-time co-authoring, Share notebooks with specific people or teams, Version history and restore, Comments and @mentions
Multi-Platform Support
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Web, Offline access and sync, Browser extensions for clipping web content, Integration with Microsoft 365 apps
Media & Attachments
Embed audio and video recordings, Insert files and printouts as attachments, Scan and insert documents or whiteboards, Draw with stylus or finger
Security & Compliance
Password-protected sections, Encryption in transit and at rest, Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and FERPA, Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support
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