AFFiNE
Open SourceSelf-hostableDocs, whiteboards, and databases in one canvas.
4.547K starsAlternative to Notion, Miro
Overview
AFFiNE merges documents, a whiteboard, and databases into a single local-first workspace. Write a doc and drop the same blocks onto an infinite canvas — a fresh take on the all-in-one knowledge tool.
Why pick AFFiNE over Notion
- Own your data instead of trusting Notion's servers
- No per-seat pricing — grow without ballooning costs
- AFFiNE is open source: audit it, fork it, extend it
- Self-host for full privacy and compliance control
Key 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
Pros & cons
Screenshots
Installation
Run the server with Docker
docker run -d -p 3010:3010 ghcr.io/toeverything/affine-graphql:stableFrequently asked questions
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