AFFiNE
Open-source Notion alternative with a multimodal AI copilot built in.
About
AFFiNE is an open-source, all-in-one workspace that merges docs, whiteboards, and databases on a single edgeless canvas. It is local-first with real-time collaboration, self-hostable, and positioned as a privacy-first alternative to Notion and Miro.
AFFiNE AI is a multimodal copilot woven through the workspace: it writes and rewrites content, turns outlines into presentations and mind maps, summarizes research, and powers workflows like AI second brain, AI research assistant, and AI note taking. A free tier includes AI capacity, with paid AI plans or bring-your-own-key for heavier use.
What it can do
- Merged docs, whiteboard, and database canvas
- AFFiNE AI multimodal copilot for writing and planning
- AI second brain and research assistant workflows
- Outline-to-presentation and outline-to-mindmap
- Local-first with self-hosting option
Setup
Use the cloud app at affine.pro or self-host the open-source release via Docker.
Prerequisites
A modern browser for the cloud version; Docker for self-hosting.
Use cases
Works with
Trust score — 8/10
Scored 8/10 (verified tier, metrics-v1). Evidence: Verified via vendor site/docs/GitHub and reputable coverage, wave 130; Trending score 78/100 from researcher assessment.
Sources
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