Self-host Flow
v0.6.0Feature-rich event and time management system
- Stars
- 157
- Port
- 8080 (HTTP web server)
What is Flow?
Linwood Flow is a free, open-source time and event management system that lets you organize events, tasks, notes, places, and users. It supports multiple data storage options including local storage, CalDAV/WebDAV, and decentralized S5. The app runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS (preview), and web. It can be self-hosted via Docker or by building the Flutter web app. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Should you self-host Flow?
Flow scores 43/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #25 of 30 in Calendar & Contacts. It has 157 GitHub stars.
It shipped 3 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v0.7.0, came out on 22 August 2026. New versions land roughly every 4 months.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. It is AGPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Dart.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Radicale (69/100, 5 152 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Flow vs Radicale side by side.
Features
- Calendar and event management
- Cross-platform
- Event grouping and tagging
- Import and export
- Irregular events
- Multi-language Support
- Multi-user support
- Notes with file attachments
- Offline Support
- Place and location management
- Sharing and collaboration
- Task Management
Flow README
FAQ
Is iOS supported?
iOS is available as a preview download but not on the App Store due to Apple's restrictions.
Flow does not load on Brave browser
Brave users with 'Block Fingerprinting' set to Aggressive need to change it to Standard or disable the shield for the site.
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