Build your workspace without limits. Open source Notion alternatives for notes, wikis, databases, and team collaboration on your infrastructure.
Notion has become a mainstay for individuals and teams looking to organize their thoughts, projects, and knowledge in a flexible environment. It allows users to create databases, kanban boards, wikis, and documents all within a single platform. However, some users find themselves looking for Notion alternatives because of vendor lock-in and the lack of control over their data. The closed source nature can be a deterrent for those prioritizing privacy and customization.
Key features driving users to search for alternatives include its robust database functionality, the interconnectedness of pages, and its powerful AI integration (Notion AI). While these features are appealing, they come with a subscription cost and data residing on Notion’s servers. Users may also desire more granular control over access permissions or advanced collaboration features.
Common scenarios where users need a solution like Notion include project management, knowledge base creation, note-taking for students/researchers, and team collaboration. However, the complexities of Notion can be overwhelming for simple use cases. Many prefer open source solutions offering similar functionality without the cost and limitations of a proprietary platform.
AI Assistants · Collaboration · Productivity
The open-source Notion alternative with AI, full data control, and cross-platform native experience.
Collaboration · Note Taking · Productivity
Notion + Miro in one privacy-focused, open-source workspace
Collaboration · Productivity · Project Management
Modern project management for teams tired of bloated tools
Collaboration · Knowledge Management · Note Taking
Build your team's knowledge base with real-time collaboration and Markdown support
Collaboration · Productivity · Project Management
Self-hosted Kanban boards and project tracking, like Trello and Notion—open source and private.
Collaboration · CRM · Human Resources
Build your own Jira, Slack, Notion, and CRM alternative with a unified platform
CMS · Collaboration · Note Taking
Open-source alternative to Confluence and Notion with real-time collaboration
Collaboration · Productivity · Project Management
Powerful open-source project management with Gantt, Kanban, and GitHub integration
Collaboration · Productivity · Project Management
Simple like Trello, powerful like Jira — built for neurodiverse teams.
Collaboration · Productivity · Project Management
Self-hostable Trello alternative with real-time collaboration and import tools
Collaboration · Productivity · Project Management
Open-source project management, Basecamp-style—self-hosted and team-focused.