# Installation methods

Before you install AppFlowy, be sure to review the [System Requirements](/docs/appflowy/install-appflowy/requirements.md)

To get a local copy up and running, please choose an installation method.

## Choose the installation methods

Depending on your platform, select from the following available methods to install AppFlowy:

| Installation method                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Description                                                                            | When to choose                                                                         |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Mac / Windows / Linux Packages](/docs/appflowy/install-appflowy/installation-methods/mac-windows-linux-packages.md)                                                                                                                                                                       | Download the official package to use AppFlowy on your Mac / Windows / Linux right away | This is the recommended method for getting started.                                    |
| [Building from Source](/docs/documentation/appflowy/from-source.md)                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Install AppFlowy and all of its components from scratch.                               | Design and modify AppFlowy your way with an open core codebase.                        |
| [Docker](/docs/appflowy/install-appflowy/installation-methods/installing-with-docker.md)                                                                                                                                                                                                   | The AppFlowy packages, Dockerized.                                                     | Use this method if you’re familiar with Docker.                                        |
| [https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/documentations/blob/main/appflowy/install-appflowy/installation-methods/installing-android-obtainium.md](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/documentations/blob/main/appflowy/install-appflowy/installation-methods/installing-android-obtainium.md "mention") | Install the AppFlowy Android App directly                                              | Use this method if you want to install AppFlowy Android releases directly from GitHub. |


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