Focalboard vs HelixNotes
Comparing two open source alternatives to Notion . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Focalboard
AGPL-3.0Open-source, self-hosted project management tool — a free alternative to Trello, Notion, and Asana.
HelixNotes
AGPL-3.0A fast, privacy-first local markdown note-taking app built with Tauri and SvelteKit. Your notes stay as plain .md files on your device.
Side-by-side comparison
| Focalboard | HelixNotes | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 26,163 | 54 |
| Forks | 2,542 | 3 |
| Open Issues | 781 | 26 |
| Last Commit | May 18, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| First Released | Oct 6, 2020 | Feb 9, 2026 |
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