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AppFlowy

The leading open-source Notion alternative

  • Notion alternative
  • Local-first
  • Self-hostable
  • Flutter + Rust
Type
App
Platform
macOS / Windows / Linux / iOS / Android
Pricing
Core features are free and open source; the managed cloud has paid plans
License
AGPL-3.0

Overview

Built with Flutter + Rust, AppFlowy is a collaborative AI workspace where your data stays yours. Documents, Grid/Board/Calendar database views and team spaces all work fully offline; for sync and collaboration you can self-host AppFlowy Cloud or use the managed one.

Why it stands out

  • Local-first: content lives on your own devices by default
  • Documents, database views and team spaces cover the core Notion workflows
  • Fully self-hostable via AppFlowy Cloud — sync without vendor servers
  • Desktop and mobile clients across all major platforms, usable offline
Best for

People and teams who want Notion's capabilities with real data ownership — and developers studying a large Flutter + Rust codebase.

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