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AppFlowy

AppFlowy is a privacy-first, open-source workspace that brings projects, wikis, and team collaboration together, widely regarded as the leading open-source alternative to Notion. It offers documents, databases with grid/board/calendar views, project tracking, and AI features, and can be self-hosted (AppFlowy Cloud) so teams keep full control of their data. Built largely in Rust and Dart (Flutter) for cross-platform native apps, it is AGPL-3.0 licensed and was founded in 2021.

4.2/5work-managementFree (self-hosted, AGPL-3.0)

Our verdict

Last verified Jun 15, 2026

The most mature open-source Notion alternative with genuine self-hosting and a huge community (~72k GitHub stars, AGPL-3.0), strong for teams that want docs + lightweight project tracking they own. Held below dedicated PM suites because its strengths are knowledge/workspace management rather than full agile/issue or cost tracking.

Rating
4.2/5
Editorial score
Users
0
Verified users
Starting at
Free (self-hosted, AGPL-3.0)
open-source free self-host (AppFlowy Cloud); paid managed Cloud tiers
Category
work-management
Market segment

Key Features

Documents and wikis with rich blocks
Databases with grid, board (Kanban), and calendar views
Project and task tracking
AI assistance (writing, Q&A) with local-model options
Native cross-platform apps (Windows/macOS/Linux/iOS/Android)
Self-hosting via AppFlowy Cloud
Offline-first local data storage

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Leading open-source Notion alternative with strong momentum (~72k stars)
  • Self-hostable with offline-first local data control
  • Native cross-platform apps via Flutter/Rust
  • Built-in AI with local-model (privacy) options

Cons

  • Workspace/docs-first; not a dedicated agile issue tracker
  • No classic Gantt or cost/budget management
  • Self-hosted stack (AppFlowy Cloud) still maturing for large teams

Detailed Information

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Best For

Teams wanting a self-hosted Notion alternative for docs + project trackingPrivacy-first organizations keeping knowledge and tasks on their own serversUsers who want native cross-platform apps (desktop and mobile)

Not ideal for

Teams needing classic Gantt/cost PM or a dedicated issue trackerOrganizations wanting a long-established, enterprise-backed product

Integrations

Local AI models (Ollama-compatible)
Import from Notion
REST API (AppFlowy Cloud)

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Additional Information

Category
work-management
Price Range
Free (self-hosted); managed Cloud paid
Pricing Model
open-source free self-host (AppFlowy Cloud); paid managed Cloud tiers

Company

Founded
2021
Headquarters
Singapore