AFFiNE vs Docmost
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | DO | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Docs, whiteboards, and databases in one canvas. | Open-source collaborative wiki and documentation. |
| GitHub stars | 47K | 18K |
| License | MIT | AGPL 3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Notion, Miro | Confluence, Notion |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
AFFiNE features
- Edgeless whiteboard plus page editor
- Blocks shared between docs and canvas
- Local-first with end-to-end sync
- Databases and kanban views
- Self-hostable server
Docmost features
- Real-time collaborative editing with live cursors
- Team spaces with granular role-based permissions
- Rich editor with tables, code blocks, and diagrams (Draw.io, Excalidraw, Mermaid)
- Self-hosted AI chat and semantic search grounded in your docs
- SSO/SAML, OpenID Connect, and LDAP for enterprises