Confluence is Atlassian's proprietary team wiki and documentation tool, tightly integrated with Jira. It's a solid choice if you're already deep in the Atlassian ecosystem, but it's closed source, hosted or self-managed under Atlassian's licensing, and your content is stored in Atlassian's format.
AppFlowy is an open-source alternative for teams that want a self-hostable, local-first workspace for documentation and knowledge without being tied to Atlassian's platform or pricing.
FAQ
Is there a free, open-source alternative to Confluence?
Yes. AppFlowy is open source and free to self-host or run locally.
What's the best open-source alternative to Confluence?
AppFlowy is the closest open-source option for team documentation and knowledge bases, though it doesn't have Confluence's deep native integration with Jira.
What are the top open-source alternatives to Confluence?
Browse all open-source alternatives to Confluence above, or explore the full Productivity category for more options.