4gaBoards vs HelixNotes

Comparing two open source alternatives to Notion . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

4gaBoards

MIT

Straightforward realtime kanban boards for intuitive task tracking with dark mode and collaborative features.

AGPL-3.0

A fast, privacy-first local markdown note-taking app built with Tauri and SvelteKit. Your notes stay as plain .md files on your device.

	4gaBoards	HelixNotes
License	MIT	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	597	54
Forks	102	3
Open Issues	145	26
Last Commit	May 19, 2026	Apr 30, 2026
First Released	Jan 17, 2023	Feb 9, 2026
Categories	Time & Task Management Tools Collaboration & Communication Tools Productivity & Utilities	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools
Tags	#agile #boards #collaboration #kanban #project management	#markdown #notes #knowledge-management #productivity #privacy

Lightweight self-hosted app for managing personal file-based notes and checklists.

Open-source project management platform — an alternative to Jira, Linear, Monday, and ClickUp.

A modern, open-source, self-hosted knowledge management and note-taking platform designed for privacy-conscious users and organizations.

Open-source knowledge base combining note-taking, whiteboard, and project planning in one workspace.

Markdown-based note-taking app with powerful live queries, templates, and a pluggable scripting system for power users.

Open-source project management software — an alternative to Jira, Asana, Trello, and Monday.com.