Anytype
🇨đź‡by Anytype
Create notes, tasks, databases, and chats that only you can access. Your data stays on your device — fully owned, secure, and private. Free to start.
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US-based service — Data subject to US jurisdiction
by Notion
Notion is a productivity and knowledge management platform backed by $350M+ in venture capital. Data is stored on AWS servers in the US, and Notion's terms allow the company to use content for service improvement, including AI feature training.
4 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives
by Anytype
Create notes, tasks, databases, and chats that only you can access. Your data stays on your device — fully owned, secure, and private. Free to start.
by Nuclino
Nuclino is a German collaborative knowledge base and wiki software. Combines documents, project management, and team collaboration in a simple, fast interface. Features real-time collaboration, graph view, and clean design. GDPR compliant with servers in EU.
by CryptPad
CryptPad is a secure, collaborative office suite designed to protect your privacy while enabling seamless teamwork. With end-to-end encryption, CryptPad ensures that only you and your collaborators can access your documents, making it an ideal choice for privacy-conscious users. Its real-time collaborative editing feature allows multiple users to work on documents simultaneously, enhancing productivity without compromising security. Key features include GDPR-compliant data handling, customizable templates, and version history tracking, all hosted within the EU to ensure data sovereignty. CryptPad is open source and community-driven, offering transparency and flexibility to its users. It is perfect for individuals, teams, and organizations that prioritize data privacy and need a reliable platform for document creation and sharing. CryptPad's pricing model includes a free tier with optional paid plans for additional storage and features, making it accessible for both personal and professional use.
by Cryptee
Cryptee is a privacy-focused, end-to-end encrypted platform for documents, notes, and photo storage, based in Tallinn, Estonia. It uses client-side AES-256 zero-knowledge encryption, meaning even Cryptee cannot access your data. Features include a rich document editor with Markdown support, code highlighting, LaTeX, and file attachments. Data is stored in the EU with disaster backups in Switzerland and Sweden. Best suited for individuals who prioritize privacy for personal documents and photos rather than team collaboration.
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