Open source, AI-powered alternative to Notion
AppFlowy is an open source workspace for docs, databases and kanban boards that you can self-host, with AI features and offline support.
Cost / License
FreemiumOpen source(AGPL-3.0)
Categories
- features
- 4
- alternatives
- 7
- platforms
- 6
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Open source Notion alternative that you can self-host
- Docs, databases and kanban boards in one workspace
- Offline support with apps on desktop and mobile
Cons
- Fewer templates and integrations than Notion
- Some features still feel less polished than in mature rivals
- Advanced AI features are reserved for paid plans
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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