AppFlowy vs AppFlowy Cloud
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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AppFlowy
Open-source workspace and Notion alternative
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AppFlowy Cloud
Self-hosted backend for the AppFlowy workspace app
| Feature | AppFlowy | AppFlowy Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 75,074 | ★ 1,976 |
| First released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Notion, Evernote | Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose AppFlowy Cloud if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Rust
Frequently asked questions
Is AppFlowy or AppFlowy Cloud better?
Neither is universally better. AppFlowy has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are AppFlowy and AppFlowy Cloud free and open-source?
Yes. AppFlowy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and AppFlowy Cloud under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AppFlowy and AppFlowy Cloud with Docker?
AppFlowy: yes. AppFlowy Cloud: yes.