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AppFlowy: Open-Source Notion Alternative
AGPL-3.0 Notion-like workspace for notes, wikis, and databases you can self-host.
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Stars
- 77,689 (2026-10-24)
- Platforms
- macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Docker
- First seen
- 2021-06-16
TL;DR. AppFlowy is AGPL-3.0 Notion-like workspace for notes, wikis, and databases you can self-host. License: AGPL-3.0 (verified). Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Docker. Price: free. Runs locally: yes. It is an alternative to Notion.
| Name | AppFlowy |
|---|---|
| Language | Dart |
| License | AGPL-3.0 |
| Pricing | free |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Docker |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Stats | 77,689 stars · 6,084 forks (as of 2026-10-24) |
| First seen | 2021-06-16 |
| Repository | https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy |
AppFlowy is an open-source blocks-and-pages workspace. Official hosts we opened on 2026-10-24: AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy (77,689 stars, 6,084 forks, created 2021-06-16, last push 2026-10-21T04:12:10Z, default branch main), LICENSE (AGPL-3.0), release v0.14.10 (2026-10-21), and appflowy.com. Language field: Dart.
It is listed on Notion alternatives as the AGPL desktop-first row next to AFFiNE and Outline. That mapping is editorial. We have no sourced quality comparison against Notion.
The README (opened 2026-10-24): “The Open Source Alternative To Notion,” “AI collaborative workspace.” Desktop builds for macOS, Windows, and Linux; Android APK; iOS App Store listing on the README; Flatpak / Snap listed as other channels. Self-hosting is documented separately. Hosted AppFlowy Cloud is a product SKU, not the AGPL grant. Those labels are copied.
Key facts (2026-10-24)
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stars / forks | 77,689 / 6,084 | GitHub API |
| Created | 2021-06-16T12:56:48Z | same |
| Last push | 2026-10-21T04:12:10Z | same |
| Latest release | 0.14.10, 2026-10-21T04:12:10Z | GitHub Releases |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | LICENSE + GitHub API |
| Language | Dart | GitHub API |
| Job | Notion-like notes, wikis, databases | README |
v0.14.10 notes (copied): database side peek, chart/list polish, cached local database loading. Action required: self-hosted workspaces need AppFlowy Cloud v0.19.10 or later before upgrading the desktop client.
License
LICENSE is AGPL-3.0. GitHub license.spdx_id AGPL-3.0. Not legal advice.
Install (docs, not tested)
README: download desktop assets from GitHub Releases, or Flatpak / Snap. Mobile: App Store / Play Store links on the README (Android 10+; ARMv7 not supported). Self-host docs: appflowy.com/docs/self-host-appflowy-overview. forkalt has not installed v0.14.10.
Related
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- AFFiNE (MIT client + EE backend)
- Outline (BSL 1.1 team wiki)
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FAQ
Is AppFlowy open source?
Yes on the file we opened. AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy LICENSE / GitHub license field is AGPL-3.0 (2026-10-24). 77,689 stars, last push 2026-10-21. Not legal advice.
What version did you check?
GitHub Releases latest is v0.14.10 (tag 0.14.10, published 2026-10-21T04:12:10Z). Release notes say self-hosted workspaces need AppFlowy Cloud v0.19.10 or later.
Does it replace Notion?
The README calls it “The Open Source Alternative To Notion.” That is vendor copy, not a forkalt bake-off. See Notion alternatives. We have no sourced feature or quality rank.
Sources & verification
- https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy
- https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/blob/main/LICENSE
- https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/releases/tag/0.14.10
- https://appflowy.com
- https://appflowy.com/docs/self-host-appflowy-overview
License notes are not legal advice. Read the original LICENSE. Trademark & disclaimer.