Notes · Netherlands (NL)
Anytype
Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace.
The switch
Notion→Anytype
About
Amsterdam-based knowledge workspace with objects, relations and pages — fully encrypted and offline-capable.
Why we recommend it
- Local-first
- End-to-end encryption
- Cross-platform
EU vs USA
Anytype vs Notion
Side-by-side on jurisdiction, data residency, and the rules that decide who can actually read your data.
Criteria
🇪🇺 Anytype
🇺🇸 Notion
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
San Francisco, CA, USA
Jurisdiction
Netherlands (GDPR)
USA (CLOUD Act, FISA 702)
Data location
Local-first + P2P
Global, US-controlled (AWS)
GDPR-native
Yes
No
CLOUD Act / FISA exposed
No
Yes
Ad tracking
Yes
No
End-to-end encryption
Yes
No
Open source
Yes
No
Ownership
Anytype.io
Notion Labs Inc. (private, US VC-backed)
Founded
2019
2016
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