AppFlowy Alternatives

AppFlowy is described as 'Open source alternative to Notion. You are in charge of your data and customizations' and is a very popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AppFlowy for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best AppFlowy alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like AppFlowy are Logseq, Anytype, Notion and Microsoft OneNote.

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AppFlowy alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Task Management Tools or Todo List Managers 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 Apr 21, 2025
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  1. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    351 Trilium Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Tree of notes
    2.  Knowledge base
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  REST API
    12.  Web Clipper

    Trilium Notes VS AppFlowy

     
  2. Docmost icon

    Docmost

     36 likes
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    Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. It is an open-source alternative to Confluence and Notion.

    73 Docmost alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    Docmost screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  File Versioning
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Knowledge base
    8.  Nested Notes
    9.  Activity history
    10.  Wiki
    11.  Attachments
    12.  Knowledge Management

    Docmost VS AppFlowy

     
  4. Teable icon

    Teable

     45 likes
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    Teable is a Super fast, Real-time, Professional, Developer friendly, No-code database built on Postgres. It uses a simple, spreadsheet-like interface to create complex enterprise-level database applications.

    62 Teable alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    Teable screenshot 1

    Top Teable Features

    1.  Relational Database
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL-compatible
    5.  Data visualization
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Sorting
    8.  Grid layout
    9.  Search and Replace
    10.  Copy & paste actions
    11.  Charts

    Teable VS AppFlowy

     
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  6. SiYuan icon

    SiYuan

     67 likes
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    SiYuan is a desktop Markdown Block-Reference and Bidirectional-Link note-taking application. Support fine-grained block-level reference and Markdown WYSIWYG.

    59 SiYuan alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • F-Droid
    SiYuan screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Local Storage
    2.  Block reference
    3.  Bidirectional links
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Graph view
    6.  Web Clipper
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Cloud Sync

    SiYuan VS AppFlowy

     
  7. Dynalist icon

    Dynalist

     162 likes
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    Dynalist is a web app that lets you break down and organize your thoughts in the format of lists.

    86 Dynalist alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Web

    Top Dynalist Features

    1.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Search by tags
    4.  Note organization
    5.  List making and management
    6.  Dark Mode
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Works Offline

    Dynalist VS AppFlowy

     
  8. Reor icon

    Reor

     31 likes
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    Reor is an AI-powered desktop note-taking app: it automatically links related ideas, answers questions on your notes and provides semantic search. Everything is stored locally and you can edit your notes with an Obsidian-like markdown editor.

    86 Reor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Reor screenshot 1

    Reor Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Note organization
    7.  Semantic Search

    Reor VS AppFlowy

     
  10. Airtable icon

    Airtable

     146 likes
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    Powerful tool merging database and project management. Offers intuitive interface with grids, calendars, Kanban, templates, and real-time collaboration. Integrates with Slack, Google Drive, Salesforce; automates tasks; adapts for diverse workflows.

    48 Airtable alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Mobile + Desktop example

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Relational Database
    2.  Custom data fields
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Database Management Tool
    5. Google Sheets icon  Import from Google Sheets
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Flexible database
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Gantt-charts
    10. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    Airtable VS AppFlowy

     
  11. 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

     
  12. ClickUp icon

    ClickUp

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    Manage projects efficiently with all-in-one platform ClickUp, offering customizable features, intuitive design, and versatile dashboards for agile team workflows in various industries. View modules like List, Box, and Board provide high and low management flexibility.

    121 ClickUp alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    ClickUp screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Gantt-charts
    4.  Scrum Boards
    5.  Task Time Tracking
    6.  Calendar View
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Recurring Tasks
    11.  Goal Tracking
    12.  Support for @mentions

    ClickUp VS AppFlowy

     
  13. Quire icon

    Quire

     210 likes
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    An award-winning cloud-based Project Management software aims to help collaborative teams organize and manage from small enterprise projects to large-scale initiatives.

    413 Quire alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Quire screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Subtasks
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Multi-project management
    6. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Recurring Tasks
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Reminders
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Gantt-charts

    Quire VS AppFlowy

     
  14. QOwnNotes icon

    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

     
  15. 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

     
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