AppFlowy
Huly
| Feature | AppFlowy | Huly |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12.5/mo | Free / from $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-focused-teams, open-source-enthusiasts, notion-alternatives, self-hosters | startups, developers, open-source-teams, small-companies |
| Founded | 2021 | 2022 |
| Documents | ✓ | ✓ |
| Databases | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Issues | ✗ | ✓ |
| Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hr Module | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Boards | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ AppFlowy Pros
- Open-source with full self-hosting option
- Familiar Notion-like interface and features
- Local-first with offline support
- AI features powered by multiple models
✗ AppFlowy Cons
- Less mature than Notion with fewer integrations
- Template library is limited
- Collaboration features still developing
✓ Huly Pros
- Open-source
- All-in-one platform
- Modern interface
- Self-hostable
✗ Huly Cons
- Newer and less proven
- Smaller community
- Features still developing
The Verdict
AppFlowy is built for privacy focused teams and open source enthusiasts, with a focus on documents and databases. Huly targets startups and developers and leads with issues and documents.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($12.5/mo for AppFlowy, $12/mo for Huly), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, AppFlowy offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Huly takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.