AFFiNE is an open-source, local-first workspace that merges documents, whiteboards, databases, and AI into a single canvas. It lets individuals and teams write notes, draw and plan visually, organize project tasks, and build connected knowledge bases without switching between separate tools. The product is available as native apps for desktop and mobile, as a web app, and as a self-hosted deployment.
What it's for
Features 18
- AFFiNE AI copilot for writing, rewriting, and tone adjustment
- AI BYOK (bring your own key)
- AI-generated mind maps and presentations from outlines
- Cloud Calendar integration
- Cloud Time Machine version history
- Databases and tables
- Docs with block-based structured writing
- Edgeless whiteboard and infinite canvas
- Focus/Pomodoro timers
- Local indexing and CJK fuzzy search
- Local-first data storage with optional cloud sync
- Multiple admin roles for teams
- Native desktop and mobile apps with offline editing
- PDF preview embedded in documents
- Ready-to-use templates for planning, notes, and business use
- Real-time syncing and collaboration
- Self-hosting via Docker
- Web Clipper
At a glance
Integrations
Pricing
Pro is listed at $6.75/month and Team at $10 per seat/month (10+ seats); it is unclear from the page whether these reflect standard or annual-billed rates given the nearby 'Billed Annually, Saving 15%' toggle. Believer Plan is a one-time $499.99 lifetime purchase. Enterprise and Code License are custom/quote-based.
Local editor is MIT-licensed and free forever; no time limit stated on this plan.
10 GB Cloud Storage, 10 MB maximum file size, up to 3 members per workspace, 7-days Cloud Time Machine version history, up to 3 login devices
Page shows a 'Billed Annually, Saving 15%' toggle near this plan; unclear if $6.75/month reflects the annual-billed rate or the standard monthly rate.
100 GB Cloud Storage, 100 MB maximum file size, up to 10 members per workspace, 30-days Cloud Time Machine version history
Also offered as a Self-Hosted Team tier at the same $10/seat/month rate for 10+ seats.
100 GB initial storage + 20 GB per seat, 500 MB maximum file size, unlimited team members (10+ seats)
One-time payment of $499.99, no subscription; for early supporters.
One-time lifetime purchase for personal use
Custom/quote-based pricing; contact sales.
Best for 100+ seats, regulated industries, custom deployment
Custom/quote-based pricing; contact partnerships.
For OEM, whitelabel, and embedding AFFiNE in another product
Save 15% with annual billing, shown as an 'AFFiNE.Pro Billed Annually' toggle on the pricing page.
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