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AppFlowy

AppFlowy is an open-source workspace for notes, docs, wikis and projects with AI, offered as a cloud service or self-hosted, for privacy-minded teams.

Our take: AppFlowy gets the basics of a modern workspace right and adds what Notion-style tools rarely offer: public source code, self-hosting and a local-AI option.

Best forSelf-hosted team workspace
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
7.0 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try AppFlowyFree (2 members); Pro $10/member/mo yearly

AppFlowy is an open-source workspace for notes, docs, wikis and projects with built-in AI, available in AppFlowy's cloud or self-hosted. The cloud Free plan covers 2 members; Pro costs $10 per member a month billed yearly ($12.50 monthly).

The bottom line

A good pick when data control matters; expect to pay once more than two people use it.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAn open-source, Notion-style workspace for docs, wikis and projects that you can use in AppFlowy's cloud or self-host.
Our takeAppFlowy gets the basics of a modern workspace right and adds what Notion-style tools rarely offer: public source code, self-hosting and a local-AI option.
The free tiers are mainly for trying it out, with two members on cloud and one seat when self-hosting, so plan on Pro or a self-hosted Team license for real team use. At $10 per member a month on yearly billing, it costs about the same as mainstream rivals while giving you more control over your data.
Why we rate itOpen source and self-hostable with a full-featured cloud option at mainstream prices.
The catchFree use is limited to 2 cloud members or 1 self-hosted seat.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Teams that must self-host
  • Privacy-minded individuals
  • Notion users wanting open source
Not good for
  • Large teams wanting a free plan
  • Users needing many third-party app integrations
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Short on cloud: download the app or sign in on the web; self-hosting needs server setup.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    A third cloud member requires Pro; a second self-hosted seat requires the Team plan.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: open-source code, self-hosting and Notion import.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
Try AppFlowy

AppFlowy cloud plans and add-ons

PlanPriceMembersIncludes
Free$0Up to 2, 1 workspace5 GB storage, 10 AI responses, 2 AI images
Pro$12.50/member/mo monthly; $10/member/mo billed yearlyUp to 50, plus 100 free guestsUnlimited storage and AI responses, 50 AI images a month
AI MAX add-on$8/user/mo, billed monthlyPer userPremium AI models, unlimited AI responses
Vault Workspace add-on$6/user/mo, billed yearlyPer userLocal AI in a private, offline workspace

From AppFlowy's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026.

AppFlowy self-hosted plans

PlanPriceSeats per instanceNotable extras
Free$01Web app, admin panel, up to 3 guest editors
One$6/mo, billed yearly1Vault workspaces, up to 10 guest editors
Team$10/seat/mo, billed yearlyUp to 1,000Workspace members, SCIM, LDAP, audit log, priority support
EnterpriseQuote-basedUnlimitedCustom terms

From the self-hosted tab of AppFlowy's pricing page (AppFlowy's published pricing configuration), checked 4 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AppFlowy completely free?

Not for most teams. The cloud Free plan is free forever but limited to 2 members, 5 GB of storage and 10 AI responses, and free self-hosting allows 1 seat per instance (checked 4 October 2026).

How much does AppFlowy cost?

AppFlowy Pro costs $12.50 per member a month billed monthly or $120 per member a year ($10 a month) billed annually. AI MAX adds $8 per user a month, and self-hosted Team costs $10 per seat a month billed annually (checked 4 October 2026).

Can AppFlowy be self-hosted?

Yes. AppFlowy offers self-hosted plans: Free (1 seat), One ($6 a month billed annually, 1 seat), Team ($10 per seat a month billed annually, up to 1,000 seats) and Enterprise (contact sales) (checked 4 October 2026).

Is AppFlowy open source?

Yes. AppFlowy's main repository on GitHub is licensed under AGPL-3.0. Some team features on self-hosted instances, such as more than one seat, require a paid license.

Which is better, AppFlowy or Obsidian?

It depends on how you work. Obsidian is free without limits and needs no account, which suits a personal knowledge base. AppFlowy suits shared team workspaces with real-time collaboration and a self-hosting option.

What does AppFlowy do?

AppFlowy is a workspace for notes, docs, wikis, tasks and projects with built-in AI. It runs in the browser and as apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.

AppFlowy alternatives

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: AppFlowy pricing, AppFlowy self-hosted pricing configuration, AppFlowy downloads, AppFlowy vs Notion, AppFlowy on GitHub.

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