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.