AppFlowy vs Blinko
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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Blinko
Self-hosted personal note tool for capturing ideas
| Feature | AppFlowy | Blinko |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 75,074 | ★ 10,850 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Notion, Evernote | Google Keep, Memos |
Why pick each one
Choose Blinko if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.8k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is AppFlowy or Blinko better?
Neither is universally better. AppFlowy has the larger community, while Blinko is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are AppFlowy and Blinko free and open-source?
Yes. AppFlowy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Blinko under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AppFlowy and Blinko with Docker?
AppFlowy: yes. Blinko: yes.