Alternatives to AppFlowy

Outline is a modern team knowledge base and wiki designed to help growing teams organize and share their knowledge. It emphasizes collaboration, ease of use, and a beautiful reading experience while maintaining powerful features for technical teams.

Key Features

• Document Management:

  • Real-time collaborative editing
  • Rich Markdown support
  • Version control and history
  • Document templates
  • Nested document structure
  • File attachments

• Team Collaboration:

  • Shared workspaces
  • Granular access controls
  • User groups
  • Comments and discussions
  • Activity tracking
  • Team notifications

• Organization Tools:

  • Collections and subfolders
  • Custom navigation
  • Powerful search
  • Tags and metadata
  • Cross-document linking
  • Table of contents

• Integration & Security:

  • Slack integration
  • REST API
  • SSO support
  • Audit logging
  • Data export
  • Self-hosting option

BookStack is a self-hosted platform for creating documentation and organizing information in an intuitive book-like structure. It provides a simple yet powerful interface for teams and individuals to build comprehensive knowledge bases and documentation systems.

Key Features

Hierarchical Organization

• Three-tier structure: Books, Chapters, and Pages
• Drag-and-drop organization
• Book and chapter templates
• Cross-linking between content
• Tag system for flexible categorization
• Custom sorting and ordering

Rich Content Editing

• WYSIWYG editor with live preview
• Markdown editing support
• Code syntax highlighting
• Mathematical equation rendering
• Drawing and diagram tools
• Image and file attachments

User Management & Permissions

• Role-based permission system
• Granular access controls per book/chapter/page
• User registration and authentication
• LDAP and SAML integration
• Social authentication (Google, GitHub, etc.)
• Guest access controls

Search & Discovery

• Full-text search across all content
• Advanced search filters
• Recent activity tracking
• Watchlists for content monitoring
• Popular content highlighting
• Search result relevance ranking

Customization & Theming

• Custom CSS and JavaScript injection
• Theme customization options
• Custom header and footer content
• Configurable homepage layouts
• Multi-language support
• Custom favicon and branding

Integration Features

• API for external integrations
• Webhook support for automation
• Export options (PDF, HTML, Plain Text)
• Import from various formats
• Backup and restore functionality
• Activity logging and auditing

Administrative Tools

• User activity monitoring
• Content audit trails
• System health monitoring
• Maintenance mode
• Database backup tools
• Performance optimization settings

BookStack focuses on simplicity and usability while providing powerful features for content organization, making it an excellent choice for teams that need straightforward documentation without complexity overhead.

TiddlyWiki is a unique non-linear personal web notebook implemented entirely in JavaScript. It can be used either as a single HTML file in the browser or as a powerful Node.js application. Its highly customizable nature and independence from external services make it a popular choice for personal knowledge management.

Key Features

• Flexible Usage Options:

  • Single HTML file that works offline
  • Node.js server version available
  • No database required
  • Complete independence from external services
  • Portable across devices

• Rich Content Management:

  • Non-linear note organization
  • WikiText markup language
  • Transclusion support
  • Tags and filters
  • Advanced search capabilities
  • Version control of content

• Customization & Extensibility:

  • Hackable WikiText interface
  • Plugin system
  • Custom themes
  • Macros and widgets
  • JavaScript API
  • Multiple language support

• Advanced Capabilities:

  • Encryption support
  • Import/Export functionality
  • Real-time preview
  • Responsive design
  • Browser storage
  • Git integration (Node.js version)

Who Should Use TiddlyWiki

TiddlyWiki is ideal for:

• Personal Knowledge Managers seeking complete control over their data
• Writers needing a flexible note-taking system
• Developers wanting a customizable documentation platform
• Researchers requiring non-linear organization of information
• Privacy-Conscious Users needing offline-first solutions

Getting Started

TiddlyWiki offers two main deployment options:

1. Browser-Only Version:

   • Download single HTML file
   • Open in browser
   • Start creating content
   • Save changes locally

2. Node.js Version:

   npm install -g tiddlywiki
   tiddlywiki mynewwiki --init server
   tiddlywiki mynewwiki --listen
   

The platform requires minimal setup while providing powerful features for content organization and management. Its unique approach to personal knowledge management makes it particularly suitable for users who value data ownership and customization capabilities.