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Cynoia vs. AppFlowy: Hosted Collaboration vs. Open-Source Setup

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Made for Africa

Need a ready-to-use collaboration platform, not a DIY open-source tool like AppFlowy? Cynoia offers a hassle-free, hosted solution focused on team execution and communication.

Need a ready-to-use collaboration platform, not a DIY open-source tool like AppFlowy? Cynoia offers a hassle-free, hosted solution focused on team execution and communication.

Managed Service

No Hosting or Maintenance Required

Meetings that make sense

AppFlowy, being open-source, often requires self-hosting and technical expertise for setup and maintenance—a significant barrier for many African businesses. Cynoia is a fully hosted SaaS solution: sign up and start using it immediately, with all updates, security, and maintenance handled for you. Focus on your work, not managing servers.

AppFlowy, being open-source, often requires self-hosting and technical expertise for setup and maintenance—a significant barrier for many African businesses. Cynoia is a fully hosted SaaS solution: sign up and start using it immediately, with all updates, security, and maintenance handled for you. Focus on your work, not managing servers.

AppFlowy, being open-source, often requires self-hosting and technical expertise for setup and maintenance—a significant barrier for many African businesses. Cynoia is a fully hosted SaaS solution: sign up and start using it immediately, with all updates, security, and maintenance handled for you. Focus on your work, not managing servers.

Execution-Focused Design

Structured for Tasks & Communication

Your time, your way

AppFlowy mimics Notion's document-centric approach, requiring users to build their own task systems within pages. Cynoia provides dedicated, pre-built modules for Projects, Tasks, Chat, and Calendar, offering a clear, structured environment specifically designed for team coordination and project execution without needing customization.

AppFlowy mimics Notion's document-centric approach, requiring users to build their own task systems within pages. Cynoia provides dedicated, pre-built modules for Projects, Tasks, Chat, and Calendar, offering a clear, structured environment specifically designed for team coordination and project execution without needing customization.

AppFlowy mimics Notion's document-centric approach, requiring users to build their own task systems within pages. Cynoia provides dedicated, pre-built modules for Projects, Tasks, Chat, and Calendar, offering a clear, structured environment specifically designed for team coordination and project execution without needing customization.

Reliability & Support

Dedicated Support for Your Success

Everyone in sync

Relying on open-source (AppFlowy) means community support or paid contracts. Cynoia, as a service provider, offers dedicated support focused on helping your team succeed, especially attuned to African contexts. Get responsive assistance when you need it, ensuring minimal disruption to your workflow.

Relying on open-source (AppFlowy) means community support or paid contracts. Cynoia, as a service provider, offers dedicated support focused on helping your team succeed, especially attuned to African contexts. Get responsive assistance when you need it, ensuring minimal disruption to your workflow.

Relying on open-source (AppFlowy) means community support or paid contracts. Cynoia, as a service provider, offers dedicated support focused on helping your team succeed, especially attuned to African contexts. Get responsive assistance when you need it, ensuring minimal disruption to your workflow.

Optimized for Teamwork

Built for Real-Time Collaboration

Google Calendar integration

While AppFlowy allows document sharing, Cynoia integrates real-time chat, video calls, and task notifications, creating a dynamic environment for team interaction. It’s designed for the back-and-forth communication essential for project success, going beyond static document collaboration.

While AppFlowy allows document sharing, Cynoia integrates real-time chat, video calls, and task notifications, creating a dynamic environment for team interaction. It’s designed for the back-and-forth communication essential for project success, going beyond static document collaboration.

While AppFlowy allows document sharing, Cynoia integrates real-time chat, video calls, and task notifications, creating a dynamic environment for team interaction. It’s designed for the back-and-forth communication essential for project success, going beyond static document collaboration.

Local Ecosystem Integration

Potential for Relevant Connections

Total schedule control

Cynoia, focused on Africa, has the potential to integrate with locally relevant tools (e.g., mobile money, regional services) based on user needs. AppFlowy, as a generic open-source project, is less likely to prioritize such specific integrations crucial for seamless workflows in the African market.

Cynoia, focused on Africa, has the potential to integrate with locally relevant tools (e.g., mobile money, regional services) based on user needs. AppFlowy, as a generic open-source project, is less likely to prioritize such specific integrations crucial for seamless workflows in the African market.

Teams that have transformed the way they work with Cynoia

Cynoia G2 Badges

From startups to large companies, Cynoia is the choice of thousands of teams in Africa and around the world to simplify their project management and maximize their productivity. Join them and transform your work management now.

CHIHEB N.

Data Analyst

"Great all-in-one application with easy Google integration. The setup was simple, and team chat and video conferencing work very well. I've heard that other integrations are coming soon. "

4.6

Harley D.

Associate

"Push the boundaries with innovative technology. I love the variety of features that work for different industries. It simplifies everything while remaining intuitive and integrating well with our existing tools."

4.1

Ghofrane G.

Data scientist & Product owner

"Being a product manager means I need speed. I love the pace at which I can set goals, assign tasks, and connect team members. Perfect when we are constantly on the move!"

5.0

Sapthasagar H.

Software Developer

"A solid cloud platform for professional communication. Keeps conversations private and confidential while providing practical features like file sharing, video calls, and mobile access."

4.5

Lahka A.

Account Manager / Admin

"Cynoia offers many useful features for organizing teams and managing projects. I really appreciate the ease of use of the interface - no difficult learning curve."

4.2

Abhishek K.

"Their expertise in software development is truly impressive. They create customized solutions that perfectly align with the needs of clients, transforming the operational efficiency of businesses."

4.7

El Kassab M.

Manager

"Makes collaboration and management easier. Ideal for tracking team tasks and ongoing work assessment. Efficient, clear, and simple to use platform."

4.8

Meriem B.

Business Development Manager

"Cynoia helps me stay organized and simplifies teamwork. The detailed statistics allow us to track our progress at AIESEC and identify where we need to improve, leading to better planning and better results."

4.5

Seif Z.

Vice Président - Human Resources

"I used Cynoia for teamwork at AIESEC and found it easy to understand. Really flexible too - it adapted perfectly to our team's needs without any hassle."

4.9

Aamir A.

"The secure messaging system is a huge advantage - it allows our team to collaborate while maintaining confidentiality. Screen sharing, calls, and file sharing work perfectly, and the Google integration is excellent."

4.6

Didier T.

Développeur logiciel

"Before Cynoia, we were wasting time juggling email inboxes and calendars, missing client meetings. Now everything is centralized in a single interface - we find information more quickly and have doubled our B2B conversion rate!"

4.9

Yasmine S.

Head of Business Development

"It has simplified our project management and team communication. The user-friendly design and easy integration with our other tools have seriously improved our productivity."

4.4

Amal A.

Finance and space manager

"Managing our community of 300 people has become much easier with Cynoia's customized platform. Their team is incredibly responsive, and I love how it integrates with our more technical management solutions."

4.2

Teams that have transformed the way they work with Cynoia

Cynoia G2 Badges

From startups to large companies, Cynoia is the choice of thousands of teams in Africa and around the world to simplify their project management and maximize their productivity. Join them and transform your work management now.

CHIHEB N.

Data Analyst

"Great all-in-one application with easy Google integration. The setup was simple, and team chat and video conferencing work very well. I've heard that other integrations are coming soon. "

4.6

Harley D.

Associate

"Push the boundaries with innovative technology. I love the variety of features that work for different industries. It simplifies everything while remaining intuitive and integrating well with our existing tools."

4.1

Ghofrane G.

Data scientist & Product owner

"Being a product manager means I need speed. I love the pace at which I can set goals, assign tasks, and connect team members. Perfect when we are constantly on the move!"

5.0

Sapthasagar H.

Software Developer

"A solid cloud platform for professional communication. Keeps conversations private and confidential while providing practical features like file sharing, video calls, and mobile access."

4.5

Lahka A.

Account Manager / Admin

"Cynoia offers many useful features for organizing teams and managing projects. I really appreciate the ease of use of the interface - no difficult learning curve."

4.2

Abhishek K.

"Their expertise in software development is truly impressive. They create customized solutions that perfectly align with the needs of clients, transforming the operational efficiency of businesses."

4.7

El Kassab M.

Manager

"Makes collaboration and management easier. Ideal for tracking team tasks and ongoing work assessment. Efficient, clear, and simple to use platform."

4.8

Meriem B.

Business Development Manager

"Cynoia helps me stay organized and simplifies teamwork. The detailed statistics allow us to track our progress at AIESEC and identify where we need to improve, leading to better planning and better results."

4.5

Seif Z.

Vice Président - Human Resources

"I used Cynoia for teamwork at AIESEC and found it easy to understand. Really flexible too - it adapted perfectly to our team's needs without any hassle."

4.9

Aamir A.

"The secure messaging system is a huge advantage - it allows our team to collaborate while maintaining confidentiality. Screen sharing, calls, and file sharing work perfectly, and the Google integration is excellent."

4.6

Didier T.

Développeur logiciel

"Before Cynoia, we were wasting time juggling email inboxes and calendars, missing client meetings. Now everything is centralized in a single interface - we find information more quickly and have doubled our B2B conversion rate!"

4.9

Yasmine S.

Head of Business Development

"It has simplified our project management and team communication. The user-friendly design and easy integration with our other tools have seriously improved our productivity."

4.4

Amal A.

Finance and space manager

"Managing our community of 300 people has become much easier with Cynoia's customized platform. Their team is incredibly responsive, and I love how it integrates with our more technical management solutions."

4.2

Teams that have transformed the way they work with Cynoia

Cynoia G2 Badges

From startups to large companies, Cynoia is the choice of thousands of teams in Africa and around the world to simplify their project management and maximize their productivity. Join them and transform your work management now.

CHIHEB N.

Data Analyst

"Great all-in-one application with easy Google integration. The setup was simple, and team chat and video conferencing work very well. I've heard that other integrations are coming soon. "

4.6

Harley D.

Associate

"Push the boundaries with innovative technology. I love the variety of features that work for different industries. It simplifies everything while remaining intuitive and integrating well with our existing tools."

4.1

Ghofrane G.

Data scientist & Product owner

"Being a product manager means I need speed. I love the pace at which I can set goals, assign tasks, and connect team members. Perfect when we are constantly on the move!"

5.0

Sapthasagar H.

Software Developer

"A solid cloud platform for professional communication. Keeps conversations private and confidential while providing practical features like file sharing, video calls, and mobile access."

4.5

Lahka A.

Account Manager / Admin

"Cynoia offers many useful features for organizing teams and managing projects. I really appreciate the ease of use of the interface - no difficult learning curve."

4.2

Abhishek K.

"Their expertise in software development is truly impressive. They create customized solutions that perfectly align with the needs of clients, transforming the operational efficiency of businesses."

4.7

El Kassab M.

Manager

"Makes collaboration and management easier. Ideal for tracking team tasks and ongoing work assessment. Efficient, clear, and simple to use platform."

4.8

Meriem B.

Business Development Manager

"Cynoia helps me stay organized and simplifies teamwork. The detailed statistics allow us to track our progress at AIESEC and identify where we need to improve, leading to better planning and better results."

4.5

Seif Z.

Vice Président - Human Resources

"I used Cynoia for teamwork at AIESEC and found it easy to understand. Really flexible too - it adapted perfectly to our team's needs without any hassle."

4.9

Aamir A.

"The secure messaging system is a huge advantage - it allows our team to collaborate while maintaining confidentiality. Screen sharing, calls, and file sharing work perfectly, and the Google integration is excellent."

4.6

Didier T.

Développeur logiciel

"Before Cynoia, we were wasting time juggling email inboxes and calendars, missing client meetings. Now everything is centralized in a single interface - we find information more quickly and have doubled our B2B conversion rate!"

4.9

Yasmine S.

Head of Business Development

"It has simplified our project management and team communication. The user-friendly design and easy integration with our other tools have seriously improved our productivity."

4.4

Amal A.

Finance and space manager

"Managing our community of 300 people has become much easier with Cynoia's customized platform. Their team is incredibly responsive, and I love how it integrates with our more technical management solutions."

4.2

Pricing Plans

Cynoia helps teams of all sizes work smarter, achieve goals, and save money.

Start for free. Explore all the features for 14 days, no credit card required.

Monthly

Annual -16.67%

Community Plan

Small teams looking to test Cynoia and simplify their collaboration.

Free

What's included

Up to 10 team members

500 project tasks maximum

5 dedicated chat channels

Full access to chat history

1 dedicated video conference room (up to 10 participants)

100 team notes (without public sharing)

100 personal notes (without public sharing)

Support through helpdesk and FAQs

Plan Pro Team

Expanding teams that need advanced tools to collaborate effectively.

€12

user / per month

What's included

Unlimited number of paying members

Unlimited tasks and projects

Up to 50 chat channels

Full access to chat history

10 dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)

Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)

Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)

Email support during business hours

Plan Pro Team Unlimited

Companies seeking comprehensive features and enhanced security.

€249

month (unlimited users)

What's included

Unlimited number of users

Unlimited tasks and projects

Unlimited discussion channels

Complete discussion history

Unlimited dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)

Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)

Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)

Priority support via live chat and email

Pricing Plans

Cynoia helps teams of all sizes work smarter, achieve goals, and save money.

Start for free. Explore all the features for 14 days, no credit card required.

Monthly

Annual -16.67%

Community Plan

Small teams looking to test Cynoia and simplify their collaboration.

Free

What's included

Up to 10 team members

500 project tasks maximum

5 dedicated chat channels

Full access to chat history

1 dedicated video conference room (up to 10 participants)

100 team notes (without public sharing)

100 personal notes (without public sharing)

Support through helpdesk and FAQs

Plan Pro Team

Expanding teams that need advanced tools to collaborate effectively.

€12

user / per month

What's included

Unlimited number of paying members

Unlimited tasks and projects

Up to 50 chat channels

Full access to chat history

10 dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)

Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)

Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)

Email support during business hours

Plan Pro Team Unlimited

Companies seeking comprehensive features and enhanced security.

€249

month (unlimited users)

What's included

Unlimited number of users

Unlimited tasks and projects

Unlimited discussion channels

Complete discussion history

Unlimited dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)

Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)

Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)

Priority support via live chat and email

Pricing Plans

Cynoia helps teams of all sizes work smarter, achieve goals, and save money.

Start for free. Explore all the features for 14 days, no credit card required.

Monthly

Annual -16.67%

Community Plan

Small teams looking to test Cynoia and simplify their collaboration.

Free

What's included

Up to 10 team members

500 project tasks maximum

5 dedicated chat channels

Full access to chat history

1 dedicated video conference room (up to 10 participants)

100 team notes (without public sharing)

100 personal notes (without public sharing)

Support through helpdesk and FAQs

Plan Pro Team

Expanding teams that need advanced tools to collaborate effectively.

€12

user / per month

What's included

Unlimited number of paying members

Unlimited tasks and projects

Up to 50 chat channels

Full access to chat history

10 dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)

Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)

Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)

Email support during business hours

Plan Pro Team Unlimited

Companies seeking comprehensive features and enhanced security.

€249

month (unlimited users)

What's included

Unlimited number of users

Unlimited tasks and projects

Unlimited discussion channels

Complete discussion history

Unlimited dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)

Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)

Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)

Priority support via live chat and email

Simplify your projects today for free

No credit card · 14-day unlimited free trial · 10 free users forever

Simplify your projects today for free

No credit card · 14-day unlimited free trial · 10 free users forever

Simplify your projects today for free

No credit card · 14-day unlimited free trial · 10 free users forever