AppFlowyvsxEdit
Two self-hosted Notion alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AppFlowy | xEdit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Project Management | #56 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 77 896 | 185 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +992 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 0 |
| Latest release | 0.14.11 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Dart | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
AppFlowy scores 82/100 against 44/100 for xEdit, so it is the safer default.
AppFlowy ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for xEdit.
If you want the quickest setup, xEdit is easier to run; AppFlowy needs more configuration.
AppFlowy is growing faster right now (+992 stars in 30 days).
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