Looking for a open-source alternative to Notion?
Switch from Notion to Lydie for a more flexible, open-source workspace. With native AI capabilities, unlimited customization through self-hosting, and powerful collaboration tools, Lydie gives you complete ownership of your knowledge base and workflows.
Lydie vs Notion
| Feature | Lydie | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time collaboration Collaborate with your team in real-time on documents | | |
| Open-source Self-host and customize the platform to your needs | | |
| Integrated AI AI-powered features built directly into the editor | | Available on paid plans only |
| Version history Track and restore previous versions of your documents | | Available on paid plans only |
| External platform sync Sync content to external platforms like GitHub repositories and Shopify blogs | | Limited to Notion's API and integrations |
| API access Programmatic access to documents and data via API | | Limited API with restrictions |
| Databases Create and manage structured databases with various views | Planned | |
| Free tier Access to core features without payment | | Limited free tier with restrictions |
Open-source Notion AI alternative
Notion locks you into their platform with no way to self-host or customize. As an open-source Notion AI alternative, Lydie gives you complete control over your data and the ability to customize it to your needs. No vendor lock-in, no data silos - just the freedom to run your workspace your way.
The best Notion AI alternative with built-in AI
Notion charges extra for AI features on paid plans. As a true Notion AI alternative, Lydie includes AI assistance built directly into the editor and available to everyone. Get writing help, generate content, and chat with your documents without paying premium prices for AI capabilities.
Fast and responsive, not slow like Notion
Notion's performance can be sluggish, especially with large databases and complex pages. Lydie is built for speed with modern web technologies, delivering instant loading and smooth editing even with large documents. No more waiting for pages to load or edits to sync.
Better integrations than Notion's limited API
Notion's API access is limited and requires workarounds for many use cases. Lydie offers powerful integrations right out of the box - sync to GitHub repositories, publish to Shopify blogs, or connect to your existing workflow. Our extensible API makes it easy to fit Lydie into your tech stack.