About AFFiNE
AFFiNE is an open source knowledge base that combines docs, whiteboards and databases. It is local-first, so your workspace is kept on your own device first.
What it does
AFFiNE lets you write documents, sketch on a whiteboard and plan work in the same workspace, moving between them without switching tools. Pages are built from blocks, and you can frame ideas into slides for a presentation. Ready-made templates cover things like wikis, checklists, storyboards and project plans.
Key features
- Write docs and build pages from blocks
- Draw and sketch on a shared whiteboard
- Plan tasks, projects and storyboards
- Start from ready-made templates
- Keep data local, with local-first storage
Who it's for
Creators, writers and small teams who want notes, diagrams and plans in one place. People who are tired of moving work between several apps may find it fits their habits.
Pricing and good to know
The editor is MIT licensed, and the site says you can self-host AFFiNE for free with up to 10 seats per workspace. Larger teams will need to check the pricing page for hosted plan options and their current limits.
Highlights
- Write docs and build pages from blocks
- Draw and sketch on a shared whiteboard
- Plan tasks, projects and storyboards
- Start from ready-made templates
- Keep data local, with local-first storage
