Show HN: I am building an open-source Confluence and Notion alternative (github.com)

Article summary

The article presents Docmost, an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software, as an alternative to Confluence and Notion. It offers features such as real-time collaboration, diagrams, and permissions management. The software is licensed under the AGPL 3.0 license, with enterprise features available under a separate license. The developer is seeking feedback and suggestions for future development.

Main themes

• Open-source documentation software
• Collaborative wiki
• Confluence and Notion alternative
• AGPL licensing
• Enterprise features
• Mobile support

What commenters say

• The need for a local/offline-first and mobile-first approach is emphasized, as current solutions like Notion have limitations in these areas.
• Some users prefer using existing tools like Git, Markdown, and text editors, and question the need for a new platform.
• Others argue that a user-friendly interface abstracting away Git and Markdown complexities could make the platform more accessible to non-technical users.
• The importance of features like merge requests for documentation, backup and restore, and export options is highlighted.
• The choice of AGPL license is seen as promoting the spirit of free software and preventing commercial improvements from being proprietary.
• Some users suggest alternative solutions like SiYuan Note, Obsidian, and Material for Mkdocs, which offer similar functionality.
• The developer is open to feedback and suggestions, and is actively addressing issues and implementing new features.