Notion
One workspace for notes, docs, projects and wikis.
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AppFlowy
The open-source alternative to Notion, with docs, databases and AI you control.
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What is AppFlowy?
AppFlowy is an open-source workspace for notes, docs, wikis, databases and project boards, describing itself as the open-source alternative to Notion. It is licensed under the AGPLv3, puts data privacy first and can be self-hosted. The free Personal plan includes one workspace owner and up to 100 MB of storage; Pro costs $16 per member a month billed annually. Apps are available for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and the web.
Pros
- Open source (AGPLv3) with a self-hosting option
- Notion-style docs, databases and boards
- Apps on every desktop and mobile platform
Cons
- Free cloud plan has 100 MB of storage
- Smaller template and integration ecosystem than Notion
Who should use AppFlowy
People who like Notion's model but want open source and control of their data.
Who may not need it
Teams that rely on Notion's integrations and templates.
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