AFFiNE is an open-source, next-generation workspace that unifies doc writing, whiteboard sketching, and database management into a single canvas. Positioned as an open-source alternative to Notion and Miro, AFFiNE allows users to toggle seamlessly between a structured text document and an infinite whiteboard with a single click.
AFFiNE
All-in-one workspace for knowledge, notes, whiteboard, and task management.
Best for: Visual thinkers, product designers, and agile teams who alternate between docs and whiteboards
- Free plan
4.7/5 ratingEditorial score 90/100affine.pro
The editorial note
What to know about AFFiNE
Is it right for you?
Who AFFiNE suits
Choose it if
- Visual thinkers, product designers, and agile teams who alternate between docs and whiteboards
Look elsewhere if
- Users looking for very simple, single-column text editors with zero visual canvas features
What you get
Key features
- Dual-view editorDoc Mode and Edgeless Whiteboard Mode
- Local-first architecture with conflict-free replicated data types (CRDTs)
- AFFiNE AI for automated outlining, brainstorming, and mindmapping
- Block-based modular document architecture
- Self-hostable with Docker
- Offline editing with cloud sync
Works with
Integrations4
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Community | FreeBilled monthly | Unlimited local workspaces, 10 GB cloud storage, doc and edgeless whiteboard modes |
| Pro | $7.99 / month ($79.99 / yr)Billed yearly | Or $9.99 monthly. 100 GB cloud storage, unlimited file upload size, AFFiNE AI assistant integration |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Switch between traditional text document view and infinite whiteboard canvas instantly
- Local-first data storage with real-time CRDT multi-user collaboration
- Open source and self-hostable with complete privacy
Cons
- Relatively young product compared to decade-old competitors like Notion
- Mobile application is still catching up to desktop feature parity
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Business & Productivity
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- affine.pro
The verdict
Our take on AFFiNE
AFFiNE brilliantly merges structured documentation with visual canvas brainstorming, delivering one of the freshest workspaces available.
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