Self-Hosted Notion Alternatives

Notion is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is AppFlowy, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Notion and many of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Notion are Logseq, Joplin, Standard Notes and AFFiNE.

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Notion alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Mac, Open Source, iPad, Free, Self-Hosted and Linux. 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 Notion.
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  1. La Suite Docs icon
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    Collaborative platform for real-time note-taking, documentation, and wikis, featuring offline editing, granular permissions, AI-assisted writing, multiple export formats, user-friendly formatting, scalable team support, customizable templates, and open-source licensing.

    90 La Suite Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  2. Lockbook icon
     20 likes

    Provides end-to-end encrypted note-taking, file storage, and sketching with syncing across platforms, zero data collection, no personal info or passwords required, open-source code for transparency, and optional premium storage, all via native and CLI tools.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. XWiki icon
     98 likes

    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...

    129 XWiki alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  4. Outline icon
     23 likes

    Your team’s knowledge base Team wiki, documentation, meeting notes, playbooks, onboarding, work logs, brainstorming, & more….

    104 Outline alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
  5. Undb icon
     12 likes

    Undb is a local-first, offline-first no-code platform that empowers you to build and manage your own databases with ease. Start creating your type-safe APIs and manage your data securely. An Airtable alternative.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
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    Undb vs Notion Comments
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    Airtable alternative, not Notion.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Undb is Freemium and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Undb is Privacy focusedNotion is not according to our users
  6. Silverbullet icon
     17 likes

    Silver Bullet is an extensible, open source, personal knowledge management system. Indeed, that’s fancy talk for “a note-taking app with links.” However, Silver Bullet goes a bit beyond just that.

    76 Silverbullet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7.  5 likes

    HackFlowy is an open source clone of Workflowy, built using backbone.js and socket.io, with an option to easily deploy via Heroku.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Mathesar icon
     4 likes

    This open-source tool offers a spreadsheet-like interface for managing and collaborating on Postgres data. With Docker installation, it maintains data privacy using native Postgres access control, and supports complex data setups for seamless workflow integration, all without coding.

    42 Mathesar alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  9. Bika.ai icon
     Like

    Advanced AI-powered assistant offering smart reminders, voice-driven task input, in-depth team tracking, personalized reports, client management, automation for collaborations, ready-to-use templates, and adaptable workflow support for both business and personal needs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Ideon icon
     1 like

    Ideon is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to tools like Heptabase and Kosmik, specifically designed for technical projects. It provides an infinite spatial canvas where users can organize information visually rather than in linear documents or folder structures.

    52 Ideon alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  11. Ladderly.io icon
     1 like

    Ladderly.io is an educational technology ecosystem dedicated to accelerating careers in tech through evidence-based learning and community support. Founded on core values of generosity, freedom, and open source principles, Ladderly provides a comprehensive platform that includes...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  12. Lithic is a bespoke Personal Knowledge Management System (PKMS) built on the powerful TiddlyWiki engine, re-engineered for a modern academic and engineering workflow. It bridges the gap between the database flexibility of TiddlyWiki and the rapid, outlining experience of Logseq.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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