AppFlowy vs Apple Notes

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.

Apple Notes is a note-taking application included with Apple's operating systems that supports rich text, checklists, tables, sketches, and document scanning. Notes sync across devices via iCloud with optional end-to-end encryption for locked notes. The app includes features like smart folders, tags, and collaborative editing.