AppFlowy
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy · stale · ★ 72.9k · last commit 3mo ago · 1038 open issues
License: AGPL-3.0
Good fit for Users who specifically want the Notion block model (toggles, callouts, kanban).
Weak at Multi-user permissions are still maturing vs Outline.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli notion prints
the Notion comparison table including AppFlowy.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Notion · Notes / wiki / docs
Notion → Markdown export, then in AppFlowy desktop client use File → Import → Notion. Importer is improving but lossy on databases; expect to redo views.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is AppFlowy actively maintained?
Slowing — last commit 3mo ago. Counted as stale (between 90 days and 1 year since the last commit).
What does AppFlowy cost to self-host?
AppFlowy is free and open source under AGPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $10 VPS for a small team; AppFlowy Cloud stack is heavier (Postgres + Redis + MinIO + AI worker).
Which SaaS does AppFlowy replace?
AppFlowy is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Notion.