# Dokyo > Dokyo is a privacy-first, lightweight workspace for documents, notes, databases, and real-time collaboration. It is a fast Notion alternative hosted entirely in the European Union, with no third-party tracking and a free AI assistant. Dokyo combines a block-based rich text editor, real-time collaborative editing, structured databases with multiple views, and a free AI assistant. It is designed to be lightweight, fast, and privacy-respecting. Dokyo is available at https://app.dokyo.app. Key facts: - Category: Productivity / workspace / note-taking / knowledge management - Positioning: Privacy-first, lightweight Notion alternative - Hosting: European Union (data stays in the EU) - Pricing: Free. No trial, no credit card, and no paid tier; the built-in AI assistant is free too, within daily and weekly usage limits. The Beta label refers to product maturity, not to pricing. - AI consent: The assistant ships with the app but sends nothing until the user gives explicit consent in the panel; the same screen disables and hides it in one click. - Privacy: No analytics trackers, no ad networks, no fingerprinting, no data selling - Security: TLS 1.2+ in transit, encryption at rest, workspace isolation, GDPR-aligned - Collaboration: Real-time editing with live cursors, conflict-free via a CRDT sync engine ## Usage guide - [What is Dokyo?](https://dokyo.app/guide/introduction): Overview of Dokyo and who it is for. - [Create your account](https://dokyo.app/guide/quick-start): Create an account and your first page; the workspace is created for you. - [Using the Page Editor](https://dokyo.app/guide/editor): Block-based editor, slash commands, and markdown shortcuts. - [Working Together in Real Time](https://dokyo.app/guide/collaboration): Live cursors and conflict-free editing. - [Databases & Views](https://dokyo.app/guide/databases): Table, kanban, list, calendar, and chart views with filters and sorts. - [Using the AI Assistant](https://dokyo.app/guide/ai): Free AI assistant; consent-gated, disabled in one click. - [Uploading Images & Files](https://dokyo.app/guide/files): Upload images and files securely. - [Desktop App](https://dokyo.app/guide/desktop-app): Windows, macOS, and Linux client with offline editing. ## Key pages - [Homepage](https://dokyo.app/): Product overview and features. - [Notion Alternative](https://dokyo.app/notion-alternative): How Dokyo compares to Notion. - [FAQ](https://dokyo.app/faq): Common questions about pricing, privacy, hosting, and features. - [Security & Privacy](https://dokyo.app/security): Security measures and data protection. - [Privacy Policy](https://dokyo.app/privacy): How data is collected and protected under the GDPR. - [Terms of Service](https://dokyo.app/terms): Terms of use. - [Live demo page](https://app.dokyo.app/shared/d599bdfe-ffcc-4d0b-94dc-7ba541259e06): A real Dokyo page published with the built-in public sharing feature; readable without an account. ## Contact - Email: contact@dokyo.app - App: https://app.dokyo.app - Source code: https://github.com/gabidorak/Dokyo