AppFlowy
TeamGantt
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12.5/mo | From $19/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-focused-teams, open-source-enthusiasts, notion-alternatives, self-hosters | project-managers, construction, marketing-teams, event-planners |
| Founded | 2021 | 2010 |
| Documents | ✓ | ✗ |
| Databases | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gantt Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Task Dependencies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resource Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Baselines | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Availability | ✗ | ✓ |
| Portfolio View | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ TeamGantt Pros
- Intuitive Gantt charts
- Easy collaboration
- Drag-and-drop scheduling
- Good for deadlines
✗ TeamGantt Cons
- Limited beyond Gantt view
- No free tier
- Basic integrations
The Verdict
AppFlowy is built for privacy focused teams and open source enthusiasts, with a focus on documents and databases. TeamGantt targets project managers and construction and leads with gantt-charts and task-dependencies.
On pricing, AppFlowy is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $12.5/mo compared to $19/mo for TeamGantt. That $6.5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
AppFlowy has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. TeamGantt requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, AppFlowy offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while TeamGantt 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.