AFFiNE is an open-source, local-first workspace built by Toeverything Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company that dates the project's founding to 2022. It combines documents, an infinite whiteboard, and lightweight databases into a single app, positioning itself as an open-source alternative to tools like Notion and Miro.
The project is open source (MIT-licensed editor) and has grown to more than 70,000 GitHub stars, with an active community across Discord and other channels.
Key Features
Core features include block-based document writing, an 'Edgeless' whiteboard for freeform visual planning and mind mapping, databases for project tracking, and a built-in AI assistant that helps draft content, summarize text, generate mind maps, and create slides. AFFiNE also ships with templates for use cases like digital planning, storyboards, and Cornell notes.
Pricing Overview
AFFiNE offers a free tier with unlimited local workspaces and 10 GB of cloud storage, a Pro plan at $6.75/month (billed annually) with expanded storage and longer version history, a per-seat Team plan at $10/seat/month, a fully free self-hosted FOSS edition, a one-time $499.99 lifetime 'Believer' plan, and custom Enterprise and code-licensing options for larger organizations.
Key Features
Block-based docs — Write and organize notes and documents using a flexible block editor.
Edgeless whiteboard — Plan visually on an infinite canvas for mind maps and brainstorming.
Databases — Track projects and plans using lightweight built-in databases.
AI assistant — Draft content, summarize text, generate mind maps, and create slides with built-in AI.
Templates — Pre-built templates for digital planning, storyboards, Cornell notes, and more.
Self-hosting — Run AFFiNE on your own infrastructure for full data control.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Open source with a local-first, privacy-focused architecture
Generous free tier plus a fully free self-hosted option
Cross-platform support across web, desktop, and mobile
Large, active open-source community (70K+ GitHub stars)
Cons
AI features and expanded storage require paid Pro/Team plans
Newer product still maturing relative to established competitors like Notion
Some team collaboration features (multi-admin, priority support) are gated behind paid tiers
Pricing
Free $0 N/A
Pro $6.75/month Billed annually
Team $10/seat/month Monthly
Self-Hosted FOSS Free N/A
Believer $499.99 one-time Lifetime
Enterprise Custom Custom
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AFFiNE free?
Yes, AFFiNE has a free cloud tier and a fully free self-hosted FOSS edition, alongside paid Pro, Team, and Enterprise plans.
Is AFFiNE open source?
Yes, AFFiNE's editor is open source under the MIT license.
Can I self-host AFFiNE?
Yes, AFFiNE offers a self-hosted FOSS edition as well as a self-hosted Team plan.
What platforms does AFFiNE support?
AFFiNE is available as a web app and native apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.