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AppFlowy

Open-source Notion alternative, local-first docs and databases you can self-host.

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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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