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Head-to-head · Collaborative Document Software

Quip vs AppFlowy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Quip #7 in Collaborative Document Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Quip
AppFlowy #11 in Collaborative Document Software 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit AppFlowy

Quip leads on 1 check, AppFlowy on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreQuip · 8.5/10
  • Lowest starting priceQuip · $10/user/mo
  • Free planonly AppFlowy

Quip scores higher on our rubric for collaborative document software: 8.5 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #11.

AppFlowy offers free plan; Quip doesn't. Quip is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $12.50/user/mo. On version history, AppFlowy gives you Not stated where Quip offers Unlimited.

Quip is the better fit for salesforce-centric collaboration teams. AppFlowy is the better fit for open-source teams wanting docs plus databases.

  • Quip fits best

    Salesforce-centric collaboration teams

  • AppFlowy fits best

    Open-source teams wanting docs plus databases

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Side by side

Feature Quip 8.5/10 Visit ↗ AppFlowy 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.0
Ranking #7 in Collaborative Document Software #11 in Collaborative Document Software
Best for Salesforce-centric collaboration teams Open-source teams wanting docs plus databases
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10/user/mo (best) $12.50/user/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations 9 integrations 16 integrations
Features Quip 4/4 · AppFlowy 4/4
Real-time editing ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ ✓
Comments ✓ ✓
Specs
Version history Unlimited Not stated
Native app coverage All All
Our review
Pros
  • Two-way Salesforce data sync and live document editing in Salesforce
  • Documents, spreadsheets, chat, comments, and real-time editing in one workspace
  • Offline mode, version history, external sharing, and web, Mac, and iOS access
  • Real-time editing, comments, sharing, and version restore
  • Databases support grid, kanban, and form views
  • Self-hosting, offline work, and local data storage options
Cons
  • No free plan; Starter begins at $10 per user per month with annual billing
  • Windows and Android applications were retired in June 2024
  • Advanced Salesforce workflows are reserved for the Quip Advanced edition
  • Free plan supports only one workspace and two members
  • Pro costs $12.50 per user per month when billed monthly
  • Broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple document teams
Our verdict

Quip is Salesforce’s collaboration platform for sales teams and enterprises that need documents, spreadsheets, chat, and CRM-connected workflows in one workspace. It supports real-time collaborative editing, embedded spreadsheets,…

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AppFlowy is an open-source collaborative workspace for individuals, teams, and enterprises that need more than shared documents. It combines pages, project management, team wikis, databases, AI-assisted writing and search, comments,…

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  1. QuipCollaborative Document Software 8.5Paid
  2. AppFlowyCollaborative Document Software 8.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Quip — where it wins

    • Two-way Salesforce data sync and live document editing in Salesforce
    • Documents, spreadsheets, chat, comments, and real-time editing in one workspace
    • Offline mode, version history, external sharing, and web, Mac, and iOS access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Starter begins at $10 per user per month with annual billing
    • Windows and Android applications were retired in June 2024
    • Advanced Salesforce workflows are reserved for the Quip Advanced edition

  • AppFlowy — where it wins

    • Real-time editing, comments, sharing, and version restore
    • Databases support grid, kanban, and form views
    • Self-hosting, offline work, and local data storage options

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan supports only one workspace and two members
    • Pro costs $12.50 per user per month when billed monthly
    • Broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple document teams
  • Quip8.5/10 · Paid

    A paid collaboration workspace with deep Salesforce synchronization and embedded CRM workflows.

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  • AppFlowy8.0/10 · Free plan

    A broad collaborative workspace with strong data-control options and a costly Pro tier.

    Visit AppFlowyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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