AppFlowy

Free and open-source, cloud plans coming

About AppFlowy

AppFlowy is an open-source alternative to Notion that prioritizes data privacy and customization. It offers documents, databases, kanban boards, and a familiar block-based editor. Self-host for complete data ownership or use their cloud service.

Highlights

• ✓ Open-source with full data ownership
• ✓ Familiar Notion-like block editor
• ✓ Built-in databases and kanban boards
• ✓ Cross-platform desktop and mobile apps

Limitations

• ✗ Less mature than Notion — some features still in development
• ✗ Smaller template and integration ecosystem
• ✗ Collaboration features are newer and less robust

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