AppFlowy vs Outline
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | The open-source Notion alternative, built in Rust. | A fast, collaborative team knowledge base. |
| GitHub stars | 64K | 31K |
| License | AGPL 3.0 | BSL 1.1 |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Notion, Confluence | Confluence, Notion |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
AppFlowy features
- Docs, wikis, and Notion-style databases
- Local-first storage with optional sync
- Kanban, grid, and calendar views
- AI writing assistant (local or cloud)
- Cross-platform desktop and mobile apps
Outline features
- Real-time collaborative document editor
- Blazing-fast full-text search
- Collections, permissions, and sharing
- Slack and SSO integrations
- Markdown import/export and API