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AppFlowy

Open-source Notion alternative

AppFlowy-IO (open-source project) · Productivity

CheckedFree · open source (optional cloud/AI plans)
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Trust

6/9

of nine checks verified · Jul 19, 2026

Platforms

3

Windows, macOS, Linux +3

Licence

AGPL-3.0

Productivity

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Trust Report

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Independently checked by Altapp where possible; developer-reported data is labeled as such. Last full review: Jul 19, 2026.

Verified Source

AppFlowy's client and backend are fully open source under AGPL-3.0.

  • Source code public on GitHub (AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy)
  • Licensed under AGPL-3.0
  • Actively maintained — latest release 0.12.5 (Jun 2026)
  • Self-hostable via the open-source AppFlowy Cloud backend

Data & Permissions

Local-first: your data stays on your device by default and works fully offline.

  • Data stored on-device; full offline mode
  • Self-host on your own server via AppFlowy Cloud
  • Optional managed cloud/AI plans send data to AppFlowy or model providers
  • Privacy policy published at appflowy.com/privacy

Known Risks

A fast-moving younger project with a few trust signals we could not independently confirm.

  • No public third-party security audit found
  • Code-signing/notarization status not confirmed
  • Telemetry specifics not documented in our review
  • Younger and faster-changing than Notion

Verification reflects the version listed above. Practices may change between releases. How we verify ›

Our verdict: a capable open-source, local-first Notion alternative that keeps your data on your device — younger and faster-moving than Notion, with some security signals we could not independently confirm.

AppFlowy is an open-source Notion alternative that puts documents, Kanban boards, and customizable databases in one local-first workspace, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web.

It is local-first and self-hostable, so your data stays on your device or your own server and works fully offline; optional managed cloud and AI plans are available. It is a younger, fast-moving project compared with Notion's polish.

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Frequently asked questions

Is AppFlowy free?

Yes — the pricing listed at our last review is “Free · open source (optional cloud/AI plans)”.

Is AppFlowy safe to use?

Altapp's independent Trust Report (last full review Jul 19, 2026) records 6/9 of nine checks verified, covering source verification, data & permissions, and known risks. Altapp publishes no score or grade of its own — the count is a tally of what could be independently confirmed, and verification reflects the version listed on this page.

Which platforms does AppFlowy run on?

Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS · Android · Web.

What are the best AppFlowy alternatives?

Notion, Anytype — each with its own verified Trust Report on Altapp. See the full list ›

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Information

Developer
AppFlowy-IO (open-source project)
Size
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS · Android · Web
Languages
English
License
AGPL-3.0
Country
Latest Version
0.12.5 · Jun 2026