At a Glance
Ideal for
Users wanting free Notion alternative
Consider that
Fewer features than Notion
Typical cost: Free
Best For
Users wanting free Notion alternative
Product Screenshots
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About AppFlowy
AppFlowy is a privacy-focused Notion alternative. Built with Rust for speed, open source and self-hostable.
Key Features
Notes
Databases
AI features
Self-hosting
Offline-first
Plugins
Things to Consider
Fewer features than Notion
Desktop focused
Small team
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Founder Reviews
3.8/5Editorial Review
Good productivity option with free pricing. Solid choice for startups.
Reviewed December 2025 by our editorial team
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