AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy

Bring projects, wikis, and teams together with AI. AppFlowy is the AI collaborative workspace where you achieve more without losing control of your data. The leading open source Notion alternative.

What it solves

AppFlowy provides an open-source, privacy-focused alternative to Notion. It addresses the limitations of proprietary workspace tools, specifically regarding data security, data ownership, and the lack of a native cross-platform experience.

How it works

Built with a combination of Flutter for the frontend and Rust for the backend, AppFlowy creates a collaborative AI workspace. It offers building blocks that allow individuals and enterprises to customize their own apps and manage their knowledge without relying on a centralized cloud provider, supporting self-hosting for total data control.

Who it’s for

  • Individuals seeking Notion-like functionality with better data privacy and a native app experience.
  • Enterprises and developers who want to build their own custom workplace management tools using a versatile toolbox of building blocks and collaboration infrastructure.

Highlights

  • Data Privacy First: Users maintain 100% control over their data.
  • Cross-Platform: Native experience across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
  • AI Integration: Includes AI capabilities within the workspace.
  • Extensible: Community-driven design that allows users to modify and extend the tool to suit their specific needs.

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