AppFlowy
Privacy-first open-source workspace with local AI and complete data ownership
About AppFlowy
AppFlowy is an open-source, AI-powered collaborative workspace designed as a privacy-first alternative to Notion. It offers customizable databases, documents, wikis, and project management with offline-first functionality, local AI model execution, and self-hosting capabilities.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Complete data privacy and ownership with open-source, local-first architecture and self-hosting
- Generous free plan with unlimited pages and real AI features — no trial limitations
- Flexible AI integration — choose cloud AI models or run locally for maximum privacy
- Clean, intuitive interface that's simpler than Notion with organized Space concept
Cons
- Newer than competitors — some features feel incomplete with occasional stability issues
- Mobile app is buggy with unreliable device synchronization
- Reports of data loss from copy/paste formatting issues and import failures
- No true web browser experience — primarily desktop/app-based
Key Features
AI Integration
Support for GPT-5, Gemini 2.5, Claude 3.7 with unlimited responses on Pro, or run AI locally for privacy
Multiple Database Views
Gallery, Board (Kanban), Calendar, List, Feed, and Chart views for flexible data organization
100% Offline Mode
Full functionality without internet connection with seamless cross-device sync when online
Local AI Execution
Run AI models like Mistral 7B and Llama 3 locally for ultimate privacy without cloud dependencies
Customizable Workspace
Unlimited customization of blocks, properties, themes, and namespace organization
Database Rollup & Aggregation
Powerful property system to retrieve and aggregate information from related databases
Real-time Collaboration
Seamless teamwork with up to 50 members and 100 guest editors on Pro plan
Self-Hosting Option
Deploy on your own infrastructure with no vendor lock-in and complete data ownership
Pricing
- 1 workspace (2 members)
- Unlimited pages
- 5 GB storage
- 10 AI responses
- Mobile app
- Real-time collaboration
- Unlimited storage
- Up to 50 members
- 100 guest editors
- Unlimited AI responses
- 50 AI images/month
- Custom namespace
- Advanced AI models (GPT-5, Gemini 2.5, Claude 3.7)
- Unlimited AI responses
- Unlimited file uploads
- Private offline AI running locally
- Unlimited AI responses
- Unlimited file size for AI Chat
Best For
Privacy-First Team Wiki
Build an internal knowledge base with complete data sovereignty and optional self-hosting
Project Management
Track projects with Kanban boards, calendars, and timelines — all with offline access
Personal Knowledge Management
Organize notes, documents, and databases with local AI assistance and no cloud dependency
Notion Alternative
Migrate from Notion to an open-source workspace with comparable features and full data control
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