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Missing Features
Anytype is currently in the alpha stage of development, while Notion is in production. Most of the important core functionality that you'll have used in Notion is in place within Anytype, but there are important features that are missing and currently in development.
Read on to find out which core features Anytype does not have in this stage of development compared to Notion. You'll want to carefully review and understand this information before fully committing to switching your workflow over from Notion to Anytype. Please note that only major, core features will be mentioned in this document.
Take a look at our Community Forums to check out our most voted for feature requests, and maybe even vote and submit requests yourself! We can't wait to hear your feedback and input that you have for Anytype.
Sharing, Publishing and Collaboration
Notion allows users to share pages and workspaces with other Notion users. Alternatively, users can create a sharing link to allow users without a Notion account to access your shared content.
Anytype currently does not have the ability to share content with other Anytype users or to the web. However, this feature is planned and is on the roadmap. If you find yourself needing to share content with other users, please use the "Print" option, accessed by using your system's Print keyboard shortcut, or through the three-dot menu within an object canvas.
Workspaces
Within Notion, users can create multiple workspaces. Workspaces are self-contained and can be shared with other users. Workspaces are useful for separating different aspects of your life within Notion, such as work, personal activities, and school.
Anytype currently does not support workspaces. You'll have to store all of your objects within one single Anytype account at this moment.
API and Integrations
Notion's API allows developers and users to create integrations with Notion. Please note that Anytype does not currently have an API or plugins, but it is on the roadmap. Please look forward for its release!
Inline databases (sets)
With Notion's inline databases, you can embed a database within an already-existing page.
Anytype currently does not feature inline sets (or databases in Notion jargon). It's on the roadmap, and will be released with later versions of Anytype.
More: Advanced Features
Here's a list of advanced Notion features which are not currently available in Anytype.
- Synced Blocks
- Tree Navigation (Coming Soon)
- Sidebar
- Notifications
What does this mean for me?
In its current state, Anytype is a powerful and freedom-respecting software, with many core features that Notion users may be familliar with. However, Anytype and Notion are two entirely different products in two different stages of development, so feature differences are to be expected. As more time and resources are placed in Anytype's development, you'll find many more features make the jump over to Anytype.