AppFlowy vs AFFiNE
Open source alternatives to Notion for notes and organization. AppFlowy focuses on Notion-style documents and databases; AFFiNE adds whiteboards and visual editing.
| Tool | ★ GitHub | License | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 73,555 | AGPL-3.0 | Rust, Dart, Docker |
| | 70,263 | MIT, AGPL-3.0 | Docker |
Popularity (★ on GitHub)
AppFlowy is an open source alternative to Notion for notes, wikis and databases, with a focus on privacy. Running on your server (or locally), your documents and tasks stay under your control, with no lock-in.
AFFiNE combines documents, whiteboards and databases in a single workspace, like a mix of Notion and Miro. Hosted by you, it's a knowledge workspace entirely under your domain.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best self-hosted alternative among AppFlowy, AFFiNE Community Edition?
It depends on your case. AppFlowy is the most popular (73,555 stars). Compare license, platform and features in the table above.
Are AppFlowy, AFFiNE Community Edition free?
Yes, they're all open source and self-hosted — you run them on your own server with no monthly fee.