Self-Hosted Workflowy Alternatives

Workflowy 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 Super Productivity, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Workflowy 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 Workflowy are Logseq, Notesnook, AppFlowy and Docmost.

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Most Workflowy alternatives are Task Management Tools, but you can also narrow the list to Todo List Managers or Note-taking Tools. Other popular filters are Open Source, Self-Hosted and Free. You can also filter for EU-based alternatives if you prefer software from the European Union.
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  1. Super Productivity icon

    Super Productivity

     360 likes

    Free, open-source software offering task management and time tracking across Linux, MacOS, and Windows with Jira, GitHub, and GitLab integration, plus a pomodoro timer for breaks and focus. Designed with privacy in mind, it requires no user data collection or registration.

    386 Super Productivity alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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    Task List and Calendar Panel side by side
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  2. Logseq icon

    Logseq

     358 likes

    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    267 Logseq alternatives

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    • Flathub
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  4. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     224 likes

    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    404 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. AppFlowy icon

    AppFlowy

     214 likes

    Open-source workspace offering complete data control, deep customization via themes, plugins, and templates, native multi-platform support using Flutter and Rust, offline access, privacy features, collaborative tools, and easy extensibility for all users.

    161 AppFlowy alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Rust
    • Flathub
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  6. Docmost icon

    Docmost

     52 likes

    Open-source wiki and documentation solution offering real-time collaborative editing, robust permissions, group management, spaces for organizing content, inline commenting, full-page history, advanced full-text search, nested pages, attachments, and flexible storage.

    154 Docmost alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Docker
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
    Docmost screenshot 1
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  8. SiYuan icon

    SiYuan

     85 likes

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

    128 SiYuan alternatives

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    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • F-Droid
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    SiYuan screenshot 1
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  9. La Suite Docs icon

    La Suite Docs

     26 likes

    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.

    123 La Suite Docs alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
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    • Docker
    • Python
    • Typescript
    • JavaScript
    • React
    • Django
    • Next.js
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    • European Union flagEU
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  10. jotty·page icon

    jotty·page

     17 likes

    Lightweight, self-hosted app for managing personal checklists and notes with drag and drop, progress bars, Kanban boards, Markdown WYSIWYG editor, file-based data, user management, sharing options, themes, open source, and API access.

    160 jotty·page alternatives

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    • Docker
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  12. Mindwtr icon

    Mindwtr

     19 likes

    A complete Getting Things Done (GTD) productivity system for desktop and mobile. Mind Like Water.

    74 Mindwtr alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Docker
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  13. Foam icon

    Foam

     55 likes

    Foam is a personal knowledge management and sharing system inspired by Roam Research, built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub.

    268 Foam alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
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  14. Nextcloud Notes icon

    Nextcloud Notes

     30 likes

    Distraction-free note-taking app featuring categories for organization, Markdown formatting, favorites, and seamless integration with Nextcloud clients. Enables syncing across devices, API integration with third-party apps, offline access, and privacy-focused storage.

    104 Nextcloud Notes alternatives

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    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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    • European Union flagEU
    Nextcloud Notes screenshot 1
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