HelixNotes vs Huly
Comparing two open source alternatives to Notion. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
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.
Huly
AGPL-3.0All-in-one open source platform that combines project management, CRM, chat, HR, and wiki as an alternative to Linear, Jira, Slack, and Notion.
Side-by-side comparison
| HelixNotes | Huly | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | No | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 155 | 28,043 |
| Forks | 15 | 2,187 |
| Open Issues | 57 | 727 |
| Last Commit | Jul 23, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 |
| First Released | Feb 9, 2026 | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Categories | ||
| Tags | — |
GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
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