AppFlowy

Application2048MB+ RAM

Open-source Notion alternative with AI capabilities

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Deploy AppFlowy in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select AppFlowy

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host AppFlowy?

AppFlowy is an open-source Notion alternative with AI capabilities built in. Self-hosting ensures your notes, tasks, and databases stay on your server while still benefiting from AI-powered features. Unlike Notion, AppFlowy gives you the source code and full data ownership.

Full Notion-like experience with self-hosted data ownership

Built-in AI features that work with your choice of LLM provider

Rich document editor with databases, kanban boards, and calendars

Cross-platform apps that sync through your own server

Open-source with active development and community plugins

AppFlowy vs Alternatives

AppFlowy vs Notion

Notion is cloud-only with per-seat pricing. AppFlowy is self-hosted, open-source, and free for unlimited users.

AppFlowy vs Affine

Affine focuses on whiteboards. AppFlowy provides a more traditional Notion-like experience with databases and kanban boards.

AppFlowy vs Obsidian

Obsidian is local-first markdown. AppFlowy offers richer block-based editing and database features similar to Notion.

Why Deploy AppFlowy with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys AppFlowy Cloud with all required services — API server, Gotrue auth, and PostgreSQL — pre-wired and ready to accept connections from AppFlowy desktop and mobile apps.

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After Deployment

After deploying AppFlowy with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Create your account

Create workspaces and pages

Configure AI features

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

AppFlowy FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting AppFlowy

How do I deploy AppFlowy with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select AppFlowy from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for AppFlowy?

AppFlowy requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing AppFlowy data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard AppFlowy backup and restore procedures.

How do I update AppFlowy to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest AppFlowy image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is AppFlowy free to self-host?

AppFlowy is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.