Block editor, AI built-in, no proprietary sync.
Anytype is a powerful local-first tool — but it relies on its own proprietary sync protocol and requires a desktop app. If you want a more portable, browser-accessible alternative with AI built in, motion takes a different path: your notes are plain Markdown files stored in a GitHub repo, accessible from any browser, with no proprietary format to worry about.
| Feature | motion | Anytype | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Browser (any device) | Desktop app (Electron) | |
| Sync | GitHub (standard git) | Anytype proprietary p2p | |
| File format | Standard Markdown | Proprietary Anytype objects | |
| AI integration | ✅ Built-in RAG + MCP | ⚠️ Limited | |
| Web access | ✅ Any browser | ❌ Desktop only | |
| Open source | ✅ MIT | ⚠️ Source-available | |
| Price | Free forever | Free (limited storage) |
Built for developers and AI agents who think in Markdown
motion runs in any browser. No Electron app, no OS restrictions, no update prompts.
Your Anytype objects become portable Markdown files you can open in any editor.
Ask questions across your notes with motion's RAG AI. No plugin installation or API key wrangling in settings.
Every change is a git commit. Full version history, branching, and rollback — using tools you already know.
motion is free and open-source. Sign in with GitHub, connect a repo, and your knowledge base is live in seconds.