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Open Source Alternative to Notion
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
| Alternative | License | Platforms | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AppFlowy | AGPL-3.0 | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | The open-source Notion |
| Anytype | Any Source Available 1.0 (not OSI open source) | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Note: source-available, not OSI open source |
AppFlowy
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
Anytype
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
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.