AppFlowy vs Archivy
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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Archivy
Self-hosted knowledge repository for bookmarks and notes
| Feature | AppFlowy | Archivy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Dart | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 75,074 | ★ 3,268 |
| First released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Notion, Evernote | Pocket, Evernote |
Why pick each one
Choose Archivy if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is AppFlowy or Archivy 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 Archivy free and open-source?
Yes. AppFlowy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Archivy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AppFlowy and Archivy with Docker?
AppFlowy: yes. Archivy: yes.