Which platforms does it support?

Windows (about 87 MB), macOS, and Linux on desktop, with iOS and Android companions. The current version is 0.14.11 (October 2026).

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About AppFlowy

AppFlowy is the answer for people who like what Notion does but not where Notion keeps it. It combines documents, wikis, kanban boards, and databases (grids and calendars) in one workspace, and it is open source under AGPL-3.0 with a local-first design: your data can live entirely on your own machine, sync is a choice rather than a requirement.

The building blocks will feel familiar if you have used Notion: pages nest inside pages, databases switch between grid, board, and calendar views, and slash commands insert everything from to-do lists to embeds. Where AppFlowy differs is control: you can run it fully offline, point it at your own self-hosted AppFlowy Cloud, or use the hosted service. Optional AI features (writing help, Q&A over your workspace) can run through cloud providers or local models via Ollama, so even the AI does not force your data out the door. The current release is 0.14.11 (late October 2026); the Windows installer is about 87 MB.

The honest trade-offs: the free tier of hosted AppFlowy Cloud is limited and AI features push you toward paid plans, real-time collaboration is younger than Notion's, and the template gallery and integrations are thinner. Mobile apps exist but the desktop is the strong one. Verdict: the most credible open-source Notion alternative for anyone who wants local-first notes and databases without giving up modern structure.

Key Features

Docs, wikis, and databases

Pages, grids, kanban boards, and calendars in one workspace

Local-first storage

Work fully offline; sync is optional, not required

Self-hostable cloud

Run AppFlowy Cloud on your own server for full data control

Optional AI your way

Writing help and workspace Q&A via cloud providers or local models with Ollama

Pros & Cons

Pros

Local-first: your data never has to leave your machine
Open source with a self-hostable backend for full control
AI features are optional and can run on local models
Genuinely free desktop app with no feature paywall for local use
Familiar Notion-like model, so migration is gentle

Cons

Hosted cloud free tier is limited; heavy AI use means paid plans
Real-time collaboration is younger and less polished than Notion’s
Fewer templates and third-party integrations than Notion
Mobile apps lag the desktop experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AppFlowy free?

The desktop app is free and open source, and fully usable offline forever. Costs appear if you use hosted AppFlowy Cloud beyond the free tier or want generous AI usage; self-hosting the cloud is free.

Can it replace Notion?

For personal docs, wikis, and databases, largely yes, especially if local-first matters to you. The gaps are real-time collaboration polish, templates, and integrations.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Local-first is the design: everything works offline, and sync (hosted or self-hosted) is an optional layer.

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