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AppFlowy alternatives

AppFlowy compared with 5 alternatives: Notion, AFFiNE, Anytype, Obsidian and Logseq.

AppFlowy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AppFlowyThis toolFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
NotionFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AFFiNEFree plan · from $6.75/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AnytypeFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LogseqFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from AppFlowy

  1. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member.
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    • Only AppFlowy lists a Linux app.
    • AppFlowy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Notion also covers notes and templates.

    Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace

    Notion vs AppFlowyNotion pricing and details

  2. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    • AFFiNE also covers whiteboard.
    • AppFlowy also covers wiki.

    Suits: People who want documents and a whiteboard in the same workspace

    AFFiNE vs AppFlowyAFFiNE pricing and details

  3. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member.
    • Only AppFlowy lists a web app.
    • Anytype is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • AppFlowy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Anytype also covers notes and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who want encrypted notes that keep working without an internet connection

    Anytype vs AppFlowyAnytype pricing and details

  4. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Only AppFlowy lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • AppFlowy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs AppFlowyObsidian pricing and details

  5. Logseq

    Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files

    • Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member.
    • AppFlowy is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers notes, Markdown, linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.
    • AppFlowy also covers databases and wiki.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files

    Logseq vs AppFlowyLogseq pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in AppFlowy

  • The cloud Personal plan is for 1 workspace owner with 100 MB of storage, and has no guest editors, page publishing or dashboards.
  • Self-hosted plans are billed annually only, and the free self-hosted tier covers 1 user seat and the web app, not the desktop or mobile apps.
  • The self-hosted server is a closed-source distribution under a commercial license; AppFlowy describes the product as open core.
  • Cloud Pro is charged per member in each workspace, so two Pro workspaces are billed separately.
AppFlowy pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to AppFlowy?

The alternatives to AppFlowy in this directory are Notion, AFFiNE, Anytype, Obsidian and Logseq. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AppFlowy.

Is there a free alternative to AppFlowy?

Yes. Notion, AFFiNE, Anytype, Obsidian and Logseq have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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