AppFlowy
An open workspace for notes, wikis, and projects
AppFlowy is a Notion-like workspace for organizing notes, documents, wikis, and project information in a block-based editor. It provides databases and views to structure work and is available as desktop and mobile apps with an optional cloud/collaboration stack.
Key Features
- Block-based editor for pages (text, headings, lists, embeds, and more)
- Databases with multiple views (e.g., table/board/calendar depending on view support)
- Wiki-style organization with pages, nesting, and linking
- Templates and reusable structures for faster page creation
- Cross-platform clients (Flutter-based) for desktop and mobile
- Optional AI capabilities (“AppFlowy AI”) for writing/help features (deployment varies)
- Local-first/offline-friendly usage modes depending on configuration
Use Cases
- Personal knowledge management: notes, reading summaries, and research pages
- Team documentation/wiki: meeting notes, SOPs, and internal knowledge bases
- Lightweight project tracking using databases (tasks, kanban-style boards)
Limitations and Considerations
- Collaboration and some advanced features depend on the separate AppFlowy Cloud/Server components and their maturity
- Feature parity vs. Notion varies by platform and release; some views/integrations may be limited compared to commercial incumbents
AppFlowy is a strong fit for users wanting a modern, Notion-style workspace with an open development model and multi-platform apps. It covers core documentation and database workflows and can be expanded with optional backend services for syncing and collaboration as needed.
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