AppFlowy

Notes & Knowledge

Combine documents, knowledge bases, and project databases in a workspace, with desktop, mobile, and self-hosted paths.

Use with conditions

Official website Repository

Last updatedRelease 2026-09-22

Open source licenseAGPL-3.0 (the referenced client repository)

PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux · Android 10+ (ARMv7 is not supported) · iOS

DeploymentDesktop / Mobile

About this project

AppFlowy combines documents, knowledge bases, and project work in a shared workspace. Its current product site presents team projects, wikis, documents, and meeting material as connected working objects. Members can edit documents together or discuss them asynchronously through comments. AI search and meeting notes are also presented as entry points within the wider workspace.

Documents hold written material, knowledge bases organize shared information, and project features support team work. The product site also presents databases, forms, and site-building capabilities. Enterprise offerings add centralized management of users, workspaces, and permissions. These administrative features belong to the relevant product offering and should be checked against the intended plan or deployment.

The official repository links desktop and mobile downloads alongside self-hosting documentation. The application uses Flutter and Rust, with iPhone and Android distribution paths as well as desktop clients. Android has operating-system and processor requirements. Running the application, using its hosted service, and adopting an enterprise deployment are separate paths rather than interchangeable installation choices.

AppFlowy — AI Workspace AppFlowy official repository README

Decision guide

Why it is worth a look

Official clients for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Installation links for both iPhone and Android
Documents, projects, and databases within one product

Before you use it

The current product has an open-source core and different service editions; enterprise features should not all be treated as free
Desktop 0.14.5 requires AppFlowy Cloud 0.18.10 or later for self-hosted spaces
Try a small set of content before choosing synchronization and migration methods

Manual setupLow

With an AI agentLow

DeploymentDesktop / Mobile

Additional requirementsNot verified

Use a supported operating system; Have permission to install local applications; Some requirements have not been verified. Check the official setup instructions.

What it can do

Edit and organize documents
Manage projects and knowledge bases
Databases and formula properties
Multi-user collaboration
Optional AI workspace features

Who it fits

Good for

Individuals or small teams needing documents plus project databases; People willing to check version boundaries for their deployment method

Not a fit

Expecting desktop installation to automatically provide all enterprise features

Getting started

Install the desktop client from the official repository releases
Create a test workspace and edit a document or database
Check server compatibility before connecting a self-hosted service

Alternatives to consider

What it takes

Getting startedLow

Ongoing maintenanceLow

Failure impactModerate

Knowledge neededLow

Not selected for comparison.

Get help from an AI agent

DeploymentDesktop / Mobile

Additional requirementsNot verified

With an AI agentLow

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