# Open Source Alternative to Notion

Open source alternatives · Productivity

Notion charges US$10 per user monthly and holds your notes on its servers. AppFlowy is the open-source Notion that works offline.

**What the paid app costs:** US$10/user/mo

## Why switch?

Your notes, wikis, and databases are your second brain. With AppFlowy they live on your device, sync on your terms, and no price hike can ever lock you out of your own thinking.

## Compare the alternatives

AlternativeLicensePlatformsBest for[AppFlowy](https://appflowy.com/)AGPL-3.0Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidThe open-source Notion[Anytype](https://anytype.io/)Any Source Available 1.0 (not OSI open source)Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidNote: source-available, not OSI open source

### [AppFlowy](https://appflowy.com/)

Free forever AGPL-3.0 · Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

- Notion-style pages and databases
- Works fully offline
- Your data stays local

**The open-source Notion**

[Official site →](https://appflowy.com/)

### [Anytype](https://anytype.io/)

Free forever Any Source Available 1.0 (not OSI open source) · Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

- Local-first encrypted notes
- Graph-linked objects
- Offline by default

**Note: source-available, not OSI open source**

[Official site →](https://anytype.io/)

## Which one should you pick?

- **AppFlowy:** The open-source Notion
- **Anytype:** Note: source-available, not OSI open source

## Frequently asked questions

### Can AppFlowy import my Notion workspace?

Yes, AppFlowy has a Notion importer for pages and databases.

### Is Anytype really open source?

No. Anytype uses the Any Source Available license, which is not OSI-approved open source. We list it for transparency, but AppFlowy is the true open-source pick.

### Does AppFlowy work on phones?

Yes, on iOS and Android as well as desktop.

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