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Open-source alternatives to Workflowy

Workflowy is not described as open source on its own site. 50 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Workflowy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). All of them are free or have a free plan.

50 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Workflowy

  1. 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. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers Markdown, whiteboard and daily notes.
    Logseq vs WorkflowyLogseq pricing and details

  2. TreeSheets

    Open-source hierarchical spreadsheet for free-form notes and data

    • TreeSheets is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    TreeSheets vs WorkflowyTreeSheets pricing and details

  3. Zavala

    Free open-source outliner for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Zavala is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    Zavala vs WorkflowyZavala pricing and details

  4. Jotty

    Self-hosted notes and checklists stored as Markdown files

    • Jotty is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Jotty is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Jotty pricing and details

  5. Reflect

    Open-source daily notes app with backlinks and local Markdown

    • Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
    Reflect pricing and details

  6. Memos

    Open-source, self-hosted timeline of short Markdown notes

    • Memos is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Memos also covers Markdown and web clipper.
    Memos pricing and details

  7. Tolaria

    Free, open-source desktop app for Markdown knowledge bases

    • Tolaria is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    Tolaria pricing and details

  8. Notenik

    Free Mac notes app with Markdown, custom fields and outlining

    • Notenik is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    Notenik pricing and details

  9. Blinko

    AI-assisted card notes, self-hosted or on Blinko Cloud

    • Blinko starts at $5.99 per month, billed monthly (Blinko Cloud Pro). Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists an iOS app.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Blinko is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Blinko pricing and details

  10. flatnotes

    Self-hosted notes web app on a flat folder of Markdown files

    • flatnotes is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • flatnotes is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    flatnotes pricing and details

  11. NoteDiscovery

    Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base that runs in the browser

    • NoteDiscovery is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • NoteDiscovery is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NoteDiscovery pricing and details

  12. QOwnNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support

    • QOwnNotes is free. Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
    • Only Workflowy lists a web app.
    • Only Workflowy lists an iOS app.
    • QOwnNotes is open source, according to its own site.
    QOwnNotes pricing and details

38 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Workflowy?

Yes. Logseq, TreeSheets, Zavala, Jotty, Reflect, Memos, Tolaria, Notenik and 42 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Workflowy open source?

Workflowy is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Workflowy: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.