AppFlowy
An open-source Notion alternative.
In short
- What it is: Docs, 60k+ GitHub stars, licensed AGPL.
- Replaces: Notion — around $180/year saved.
- Installed for: $149 on your own server — you own it, no monthly platform fee.
- Licence: AGPL. AGPL obligations apply — self-host is fine; comply if offered as a service.
$180
replaces per year
$900
saved over 5 years
$149
one-time install (yours forever)
48h
delivery
AppFlowy vs the tools it replaces.
| Feature | Commercial tool | AppFlowy (self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $15/mo | Your compute only |
| Branding | Vendor brand | See licence |
| Data | Vendor-hosted | On your server |
| Licence | Proprietary | AGPL |
Replaces
- Notion — ~$15/mo
Licence posture
AGPL. AGPL obligations apply. Self-hosting is fine; comply if you offer it as a service, or buy a commercial licence.
AGPL obligations apply — self-host is fine; comply if offered as a service.
Turn it into a business.
Self-host for a client's internal use and charge for the install. If you modify and offer it as a network service, comply with AGPL — or buy a commercial licence.
Best for
Install difficulty
medium
The install, step by step.
Provision VPS + Docker
Configure secrets + provider keys
Database + storage setup
Branding + domain
HTTPS + backups
Smoke test + handover
Watch a AppFlowy install.
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Install AppFlowy — $149.
Flat fee, delivered in 24–48 hours, on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
AppFlowy: common questions
What does AppFlowy replace?
Notion — about $180 a year in subscriptions you stop paying.
How much does it cost to run AppFlowy?
No licence fee — it ships under AGPL. You pay only for your own server and any model/API keys. We install, harden and hand it over for a one-time $149.
Can I white-label and resell AppFlowy?
AGPL obligations apply. Self-hosting is fine; comply if you offer it as a service, or buy a commercial licence. AGPL obligations apply — self-host is fine; comply if offered as a service.
How hard is the install, and how long does it take?
We rate it medium. Delivered in 24–48 hours on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
What do I actually own after installing AppFlowy?
The running app, your data and the brand. No monthly platform fee and no per-seat pricing — you own it outright.
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