AppFlowy
Toggl Track
| Feature | AppFlowy | Toggl Track |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12.5/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-focused-teams, open-source-enthusiasts, notion-alternatives, self-hosters | freelancers, agencies, consultants, remote-teams |
| Founded | 2021 | 2006 |
| Documents | ✓ | ✗ |
| Databases | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pomodoro | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Toggl Track Pros
- One-click timer start
- Works across all devices
- Detailed reporting and analytics
- 100+ integrations
✗ Toggl Track Cons
- Free plan limited to 5 users
- No invoicing built-in
- Project management features are basic
The Verdict
AppFlowy is built for privacy focused teams and open source enthusiasts, with a focus on documents and databases. Toggl Track targets freelancers and agencies and leads with time-tracking and reporting.
Pricing is close: Toggl Track starts at $9/mo versus $12.5/mo for AppFlowy — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: Toggl Track has a slight overall edge — but if open-source with full self-hosting option matters most to you, AppFlowy may still be the right call.