Notion-style workspace
docs + databases + boards + calendars
// official site: appflowy.io ↗
PRODUCTIVITY · PRO TIER
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AppFlowy is an open-source Notion alternative — docs, databases, kanban, calendar, all in one workspace. Rust core + Flutter native apps (Mac, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android). AppFlowy Cloud is the self-hosted sync backend.
// What it is
A closer look.
AppFlowy is an open-source Notion alternative — docs, databases, kanban, calendar, all in one workspace. Rust core + Flutter native apps (Mac, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android). AppFlowy Cloud is the self-hosted sync backend.
// Use cases
What it's for.
Concrete scenarios where teams pick AppFlowy over the SaaS alternative.
Personal knowledge management
second brain with structure
Team collaboration
shared workspaces with sync
Privacy-first productivity
full data ownership
Cross-platform native apps
desktop + mobile
// Who it's for
Built for these teams.
If your team profile matches one of these, AppFlowy is a strong fit out of the box.
Notion refugees
paid subscriptions or privacy concerns
Privacy-conscious knowledge workers
Notion data on US servers
Multi-device users
phone + laptop + tablet sync
Teams
shared workspaces under their control
Self-host enthusiasts
running personal productivity stacks
// Differentiators
Why teams pick AppFlowy.
When evaluating self-hosted options for this category, here are the dimensions on which AppFlowy consistently lands above the alternatives.
- ✓AGPLv3 — fully open
- ✓Native apps — not just web like AFFiNE
- ✓Rust + Flutter — performant on all platforms
- ✓Active development — backed by AppFlowy Inc.
- ✓Notion feature parity — most of what Notion does
- ✓Self-host parity — full features on-prem
// Integrations
Connects to.
The stack you'll plug AppFlowy into — services, protocols, and adjacent apps in the BluixApps catalog.
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Native clients
Mac, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android via AppFlowy app
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Cloud sync
AppFlowy Cloud (this server) for cross-device sync
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Authentication
local + Google OAuth + GitHub + Discord
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AI integration
OpenAI for writing assistance (BYOK)
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Import
Notion, Markdown, CSV
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Export
Markdown, PDF
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API
REST API for programmatic access
// Adoption & deployment
Notable users & community
- 60k+ GitHub stars (top Notion alternative)
- Active Discord + Reddit
- Backed by AppFlowy Inc. with sustainable open-core
- Featured in self-hosted productivity guides
- Strong release cadence with mobile + desktop releases
What we ship
- AppFlowy Cloud official docker-compose (10+ services)
- Auto-generated JWT secret
- Port 8087 exposed
- Persistent volumes for Postgres + storage + admin
- HTTPS via Let's Encrypt reverse proxy
- Client connection docs in install report
- Backup hook covers Postgres + storage
// Tips & operations
Run it properly.
Operational guidance from running this in production — what to lock down, what surprises people.
// PERFORMANCE
Cloud server + native app required
server alone isn't usable
// SECURITY
Multi-container stack
10+ services
// OPERATIONS
Persistent volumes
Postgres + storage + uploads critical
// RELIABILITY
API base URL
clients connect to this URL; configure in app settings
// DEPLOYMENT
Backup priority
your workspace data
// SCALING
OAuth setup
register apps with Google/GitHub for SSO
2048
// min ram (MB)
8
// min disk (GB)
8087
// access port
http
// protocol
pro
// bluixapps tier
// Alternatives in Productivity
Compare with
Project resources
Official siteappflowy.io ↗