# Open-source alternatives to Confluence

> Open-source alternatives to Confluence that run locally, allow commercial use and need no paid API include Trilium Notes (notes and linked knowledge and team wikis and documentation; AGPL-3.0). AFFiNE covers all 3 Confluence jobs.

Confluence: Confluence sells shared spaces for team knowledge and documentation. Alternatives range from collaborative documents to personal knowledge bases, so permissions and team workflows need separate checking. Pricing: See pricing page (checked 2026-10-16). Facts checked 2026-10-15.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [AFFiNE](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/affine) | notes, wiki-docs, databases, sync, real-time-collaboration | Local-first desktop app; server self-hosted with Docker | MIT client; EE-only backend parts need an AFFiNE subscription in production | None required; AFFiNE Cloud Pro/Team and Self-Hosted Team are optional | Not documented in the repo |
| [AppFlowy](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/appflowy) | notes, wiki-docs, sync | Desktop app; self-hosted server uses a closed-source commercial image | AGPL client usable commercially; team server is commercial, free tier 1 seat | None for personal use; Pro cloud and paid self-hosted tiers for teams | Not documented |
| [Trilium Notes](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/trilium) | notes, wiki-docs, sync | Desktop app, plus self-hosted sync server with web UI | Yes under AGPL-3.0 (share source of modified network versions) | None; sync uses your own server (third-party hosts exist) | Not documented |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to Confluence?

Yes. AFFiNE, AppFlowy and Trilium Notes are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. AFFiNE covers every job we list for Confluence; the others cover only part of it, so check which job you need.

### Can I do notes and linked knowledge locally without a Confluence subscription?

Yes, with AFFiNE (Custom licence), AppFlowy (AGPL-3.0) and Trilium Notes (AGPL-3.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do team wikis and documentation locally without a Confluence subscription?

Yes, with AFFiNE (Custom licence), AppFlowy (AGPL-3.0) and Trilium Notes (AGPL-3.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which Confluence alternatives can I use commercially?

Confirmed: Trilium Notes. With conditions: AFFiNE and AppFlowy. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of Confluence?

AFFiNE covers every job we list for Confluence.

---
Source: RepoQuarry (https://repoquarry.dev/alternatives/confluence). Data licence: CC BY 4.0. Quotes are from project documentation and belong to their authors.