Open source · AGPL-3.0Free desktop app with local AI; paid cloud plans and extra self-hosted seats

AppFlowy

Open-source Notion alternative: docs, wikis, databases and Kanban boards, with AI, that you can run yourself.

77.2k stars on GitHub, Oct 2026

Why it's useful

Keep project notes, task boards and design docs in one place without a per-seat bill, and point its AI at a local model if you want everything offline.

What it needs

Nothing special for the desktop app. Self-hosting the server takes some setup, and the official server image is free for one user

The details

Price: Free desktop app with local AI; paid cloud plans and extra self-hosted seats
Licence: Open source (AGPL-3.0)
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux
Made by: AppFlowy
Category: Productivity
Tags: notion alternativenoteskanbanself-hosted

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