AppFlowy
AppFlowy is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Bring projects, wikis, and teams together with AI. It has 77,859 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Notion.
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- Linux
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- Notes & writing
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About AppFlowy
The Open Source Alternative To Notion AppFlowy is the AI workspace where you achieve more without losing control of your data
Install AppFlowy
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
flatpak install flathub io.appflowy.AppFlowysnap install appflowyReplaces
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Is AppFlowy free and open source?
Yes. AppFlowy's source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install AppFlowy?
Flathub: flatpak install flathub io.appflowy.AppFlowy and Snap: snap install appflowy. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: 0.14.11).
Can AppFlowy replace Notion?
AppFlowy is commonly used as a free alternative to Notion. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.