AFFiNE

Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

What AFFiNE does

  • Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases
  • AI assistant for writing, mind maps and slides in the workspace
  • Free to self-host
  • Local-first with offline editing

AFFiNE — straight answers

What is AFFiNE?

AFFiNE is listed under AI Note-Taking & Docs, in the Productivity & Workflow category on Flocci AI Tools. Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at affine.pro.

Is AFFiNE free?

AFFiNE is listed as fully free — there is no paid tier attached to it in the catalog. That makes it one of the 397 entries on Flocci AI Tools with no upgrade path built in.

Can I use AFFiNE in a browser, or is there an app?

AFFiNE works in a normal browser tab with no install. It is available on the web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and self-hosting. You can sign in with a Google account.

What can AFFiNE do?

AFFiNE does 4 things the catalog singles out: Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases; ai assistant for writing, mind maps and slides in the workspace; free to self-host; local-first with offline editing.

What is the best free alternative to AFFiNE?

Blinko is the closest free alternative: it sits in the same AI Note-Taking & Docs sub-category and is free. Karakeep, Google AI Edge Eloquent and Khoj also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

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