Anytype vs AppFlowy

Anytype is an open-source, local-first knowledge management application that stores data on-device with end-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer sync. It uses a graph-based data model where everything is an object with types and relations, enabling flexible organization of notes, tasks, projects, and databases. The app is built on a custom CRDT-based protocol for conflict-free collaboration.

AppFlowy is an open-source alternative to Notion that provides documents, wikis, and project management in a privacy-focused workspace. It operates as a local-first application with optional cloud sync and supports self-hosted deployments. AppFlowy uses a block-based editor and includes AI features powered by GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Claude 3.7 Sonnet.