AppFlowy vs Knowledge
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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Knowledge
Desktop tool for saving, accessing and exploring sources
| Feature | AppFlowy | Knowledge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Dart | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 75,074 | ★ 1,459 |
| First released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Notion, Evernote | Notion, Evernote |
Why pick each one
Choose Knowledge if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is AppFlowy or Knowledge better?
Neither is universally better. AppFlowy has the larger community, while Knowledge is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are AppFlowy and Knowledge free and open-source?
Yes. AppFlowy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Knowledge under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AppFlowy and Knowledge with Docker?
AppFlowy: yes. Knowledge: check the project docs for container support.