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 Logseq, 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 Super Productivity, AppFlowy, Docmost and SiYuan.

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Workflowy alternatives are mainly Task Management Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Note-taking Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Self-Hosted and Free. 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 Workflowy.
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  1. Logseq icon
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    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.

    192 Logseq alternatives

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    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
     
  2. 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.

    265 Super Productivity alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • AppImage
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  3. AppFlowy icon
     196 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.

    112 AppFlowy alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
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    • Flathub
     
  4. Docmost icon
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    Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. It is an open-source alternative to Confluence and Notion.

    113 Docmost alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
  5. SiYuan icon
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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.

    91 SiYuan alternatives

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    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • F-Droid
     
  6. La Suite Docs icon
     22 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.

    84 La Suite Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Docker
     
  7. jotty·page icon
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    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.

    117 jotty·page alternatives

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    • Docker
     
  8. Foam icon
     52 likes

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

    253 Foam alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    100 Nextcloud Notes alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • F-Droid
     
  10. Outline icon
     23 likes

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

    103 Outline alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
  11. Kanban Tool icon
     74 likes

    Kanban Tool is a leading visual management software based on Kanban method, that helps companies visualize workflow, track project progress and analyze and significantly improve business processes.

    220 Kanban Tool alternatives

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    • Paid
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    Kanban Tool vs Workflowy Comments
    magorzatazawacka
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    It gives you more perspective and doesn't take much time to learn how to function with it

    • Kanban Tool is Paid and ProprietaryWorkflowy is Freemium and Proprietary
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