Anchor vs AppFlowy
Comparing two open source alternatives to Notion. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Anchor
AGPL-3.0Offline-first, self-hostable note-taking app with rich text, tags, attachments, and cross-device sync via Docker.
AppFlowy
AGPL-3.0Open source Notion alternative that brings projects, wikis, and teams together with AI while keeping you in control of your data.
Side-by-side comparison
| Anchor | AppFlowy | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 1,308 | 76,433 |
| Forks | 55 | 5,986 |
| Open Issues | 50 | 1,026 |
| Last Commit | Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| First Released | Dec 1, 2025 | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Categories | ||
| Tags | — |
GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
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