AppFlowy
AppFlowy.IO is an innovative, open-source workspace designed to enhance productivity while keeping user data secure and under control. It offers an AI-p...
- Open Source
- Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Data & AnalyticsDesignAI Multi-Agent Orchestration
- Open source
- Free forever

What is AppFlowy?
Key features
Document and note creation with rich text formatting and block-based editing
Database views including grid, kanban, calendar, and gallery layouts for organising information
Task and project tracking with customisable properties and status management
Open-source codebase available on GitHub for self-hosting and customisation
AI-powered writing assistance for drafting and editing content
Offline-first design allowing work without constant internet connectivity
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Complete data ownership; you can self-host and control where information is stored
- No vendor lock-in risk since the code is open and auditable
- No subscription fees required for core functionality
- Active development community contributing features and fixes
- Privacy-focused approach with no tracking or data harvesting
Limitations
- Smaller ecosystem and fewer third-party integrations compared to established alternatives
- Self-hosting requires some technical knowledge and server maintenance
- Mobile applications are less mature than the desktop version
Use cases
Building personal knowledge bases and note systems without cloud dependencies
Team project management where data privacy and security are priorities
Creating structured databases for research, inventory, or content organisation
Self-hosted workspace solutions for companies with strict data residency requirements
Collaborative documentation for open-source projects or communities
Ready to try AppFlowy?
Pricing
Free
Free
Full access to all core features; open-source version for self-hosting or cloud hosting
Get started with AppFlowy
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- Open source
- Free forever