AppFlowy AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to AppFlowy is Zettlr, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to AppFlowy and eight of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to AppFlowy are Zim, La Suite Docs, QOwnNotes and Nuclino.

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AppFlowy alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Project Management Tools or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to AppFlowy.
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AppFlowy is an open source alternative to Notion. You are in charge of your data and customizations.

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AppFlowy alternatives page was last updated Jun 18, 2025
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  1. Zettlr icon

    Zettlr

     227 likes
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    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    161 Zettlr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Zettlr Main Window (dark mode)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Zettelkasten note method
    3.  File Tagging
    4.  Multiple export options
    5. Zotero icon  Zotero integration
    6.  Note organization
    7.  Link files
    8.  Built-in themes
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Export to LaTeX
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Write files in markdown

    Zettlr VS AppFlowy

     
  2. Zim icon

    Zim

     500 likes
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    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    300 Zim alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Zim screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Plain text file
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Note organization
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Text formatting
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Notebook

    Zim VS AppFlowy

     
  4. La Suite Docs icon

    La Suite Docs

     18 likes
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    A collaborative note-taking, wiki, and documentation platform that scales. Built with Django and React. Open source alternative to Notion, Confluence, or Outline.

    33 La Suite Docs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    La Suite Docs screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Text formatting
    7.  Export to PDF
    8.  Simultaneous Users
    9.  Knowledge Management
    10.  Add subpages
    11.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    12.  Integrated Search

    La Suite Docs VS AppFlowy

     
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    Craft

    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

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    QOwnNotes

     93 likes
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    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    239 QOwnNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
    QOwnNotes main screen

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Plain text file
    4.  Tagging
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Subtasks
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  QT Based

    QOwnNotes VS AppFlowy

     
  7. Nuclino icon

    Nuclino

     134 likes
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    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    302 Nuclino alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    Nuclino screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Mind Map view
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Team Collaboration
    7.  Drag and Drop
    8.  Wiki-like interface
    9.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    10.  Custom fields
    11.  Internal linking
    12.  Hierarchical Structure

    Nuclino VS AppFlowy

     
  8. Craft icon

    Craft

     38 likes
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    Craft offers document creation with stunning visuals, seamless navigation, and effortless sharing. Nest notes, use AI for summaries, and export in multiple formats.

    72 Craft alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Craft screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Sheet linking
    3.  Knowledge Management
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Handwritten Notes
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Full-Text Search
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Notebook

    Craft VS AppFlowy

     
  10. XWiki icon

    XWiki

     94 likes
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    XWiki is the ultimate open-source structured wiki designed to enhance business collaboration and efficiency. Tailored for tech-savvy professionals, XWiki’s extensibility, customization, and flexibility make it indispensable for managing large projects and datasets, while...

    94 XWiki alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    XWiki screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Structured data
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for @mentions
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  Reminders
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  No Tracking

    XWiki VS AppFlowy

     
  11. Looksyk icon

    Looksyk

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    A simple personal knowledge platform with a focus on clean Markdown files, simple queries and a journal.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
    Looksyk screenshot 1

    Looksyk Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Knowledge Management
    5.  Knowledge base

    Looksyk VS AppFlowy

     
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