AppFlowy
Open-source Notion alternative, local-first docs and databases you can self-host.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Open source
- Starting price
- Free
- Best for
- Personal wikis · Project boards · Notion migrants
- Replaces
- Notion, Coda, Craft team plans
- Platforms
- MacWindowsLinuxiOSAndroidSelf-hosted
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Actually open source, not just 'free tier' with export held hostage.
AppFlowy builds pages, kanban boards, and databases with offline-first storage and optional self-hosted sync. Escape Notion's per-seat subscription while keeping a similar block editor feel, data stays in SQLite on disk.
The catch
Younger ecosystem; some Notion power features still catching up.
Good fit for
- Privacy-minded planners
- Self-hosters
Not ideal for
- Large teams needing mature enterprise SSO
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