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What it is

AFFiNE combines documents, whiteboards, databases, and AI in a local-first workspace. Its AI tools can draft and summarize content, adjust tone, generate mind maps, and create presentations. AFFiNE AI runs through AFFiNE Cloud and requires sign-in; each Cloud user receives 10 trial experiences, and the page says users can bring their own API key starting with version 0.27.

A built-in MCP server lets compatible clients such as Claude and Cursor search a workspace and read documents. Its credentials are limited to one workspace, can be revoked, and default to read-only access. The desktop app stores documents and whiteboards on the device for offline reading and editing without an account. Mobile apps focus on capturing and reviewing notes, while the full Edgeless whiteboard and local file control are on desktop. The free cloud tier includes up to 3 workspace members, 10 GB of storage, and 7 days of version history. The editor, desktop app, and most of the codebase are MIT-licensed; the backend uses the AFFiNE Enterprise Edition license. AFFiNE serves individual creators, small teams, and enterprise teams seeking self-hosting or custom deployment.

Spec sheet

What it does
AFFiNE combines documents, databases, infinite whiteboards and AI in one local-first workspace.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Product
AFFiNE combines documents, whiteboards, databases, and AI in one local-first workspace.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Audience
AFFiNE says it serves individual creators and small teams as well as enterprise teams needing self-hosting or custom deployment.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Platforms
AFFiNE lists browser access, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, a Chrome Web Clipper, and self-hosted Docker deployment.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Integrations
The product supports Google Calendar and CalDAV synchronization, a web clipper, and imports from Notion, Obsidian, Bear and OneNote.Read 14 Oct 2026 · toolguide.io
Support
The Pro plan includes community support, while Team includes priority customer support.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
License
The editor, desktop app and most client code are MIT licensed, while the backend uses the source-available AFFiNE Enterprise Edition license.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Headquarters
SingaporeRead 28 Sep 2026 · affine.pro
Founded
2022Read 28 Sep 2026 · affine.pro
AI availability
AFFiNE AI currently runs through AFFiNE Cloud and requires sign-in; the page says users can bring their own API key starting with version 0.27.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
AI features
AFFiNE AI can draft, rewrite, translate, summarize, create mind maps and turn ideas into presentation or task structures.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
AI trial
Each AFFiNE Cloud user gets 10 free AFFiNE AI trial experiences.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Company facts
LinkedIn lists AFFiNE as privately held, founded in 2020, headquartered in Singapore and employing 11–50 people.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
Crunchbase identifies the maker as TOEVERYTHING PTE. LTD.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Core features
AFFiNE AI can draft and summarize content, adjust tone, generate mind maps, and create presentations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Database
AFFiNE databases support table, Kanban and calendar-style planning views.Read 14 Oct 2026 · toolguide.io
Document editor
The product supports structured block-based documents, connected pages and Markdown writing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Documentation
Official documentation includes Docker installation, backup, upgrade, HTTPS, access and OIDC configuration guidance.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Funding
Crunchbase lists one seed funding round with six investors, including Huachuang Zhiye Capital, Red Dot Ventures and Sinovation Ventures.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Licensing
The editor, desktop app, and most of the codebase are MIT-licensed, while the backend uses the AFFiNE Enterprise Edition license.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Limit: AI pricing
ToolGuide lists AI as a separate paid add-on rather than part of the base plan.Read 14 Oct 2026 · toolguide.io
Limit: Android reliability
Google Play reviewers describe Android text deletion, keyboard obstruction, self-hosted connection failures and unusable scrolling.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: enterprise identity
AFFiNE's self-hosting page says SAML, SCIM provisioning, built-in audit logs and official Kubernetes deployment are not currently available.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Limit: mobile bugs
An Apple reviewer reported table checkboxes failing and the keyboard remaining visible after tapping plus.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: product maturity
Tolodora reports that AFFiNE is younger and less polished than established tools, with rough edges and uneven completeness.Read 14 Oct 2026 · tolodora.com
Linux support
Linux downloads are offered as x64 AppImage, deb and Flatpak packages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Local-first
Local workspaces support offline use while cloud synchronization remains optional.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
MCP access controls
MCP credentials are scoped to one workspace, can be revoked, and default to read-only access.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
MCP integration
AFFiNE includes a workspace-scoped MCP server that lets compatible clients search documents and whiteboards and read documents.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
MCP security
MCP credentials are separately created, workspace-scoped, expirable, rotatable and revocable.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Mobile limits
The iOS and Android apps focus on capturing and reviewing notes, while the desktop app includes the full Edgeless whiteboard and local file control.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Notable limits
The free cloud tier allows up to 3 workspace members, 10 GB storage, and 7 days of version history.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Notable news: July 2026 release
The July 15, 2026 release added experimental BYOK AI, database calendar view, new importers, iOS whiteboard improvements and backend reliability changes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Offline use
The desktop app stores docs and whiteboards on the device and supports reading and editing offline without an account.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Platform availability
Native clients are offered for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android alongside web, Chrome clipper and self-hosted Docker options.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Praise: community
FactCheckTool reviewers repeatedly mention regular updates, an active Discord community and responsive developers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · factchecktool.com
Praise: ownership
The same reviewer highlighted local-first storage, offline operation, open source and self-hosting as strong ownership benefits.Read 14 Oct 2026 · tolodora.com
Praise: unified workflow
An independent reviewer praised the unusual combination of structured documents and an infinite whiteboard, especially for planning and visual thinking.Read 14 Oct 2026 · tolodora.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.3 out of 5 from 36 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on FactCheckTool
4.7 out of 5 from 22 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · factchecktool.com
Rating on Google Play
2.8 out of 5 from 309 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Security and data control
AFFiNE describes its desktop app as local-first and says users control where files live and can optionally sync a workspace to AFFiNE Cloud.Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Security and privacy
AFFiNE's privacy policy says AI inputs are sent to OpenAI or Anthropic for processing and are not retained by those providers for model training.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Self-hosting
The official self-hosting route uses Docker Compose on infrastructure operated by the customer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
System requirements
The Windows download requires 64-bit Windows 10 or later, with x64 and ARM64 installers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Tasks
Tasks can be tracked beside the documents and whiteboards that provide their context.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Whiteboard
Edgeless mode provides an infinite canvas for mind maps, diagrams, visual notes and brainstorming.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Unlimited local workspaces · 10 GB cloud storage · 10 MB maximum file size · up to 3 members per workspace · 7 days version history · up to 3 devices Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Local FOSS + Cloud Basic Free Free forever 10 GB cloud storage · 10 MB max file size · Up to 3 members per workspace · 7 days version history · Up to 3 login devices Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Pro $6.75 a month billed annually 100 GB cloud storage · 100 MB maximum file size · up to 10 members per workspace · 30 days version history · community support Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
AFFiNE AI $8.90 a month billed annually AI add-on for writing, rewriting, translation, presentations, mind maps and planning Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
AFFiNE AI $8.90 a month $8.9 / month billed annually AI writing, image and mind-map generation, and presentations · 10 trial experiences per AFFiNE Cloud user Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Team $10 a month per seat/month 100 GB initial storage + 20 GB per seat · 500 MB maximum file size · multiple admin roles · priority support Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Believer $499.99, paid once Lifetime personal Pro use · 1 TB cloud storage Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Believer Plan $499.99, paid once One-time purchase Lifetime personal usage · 1 TB cloud storage · Includes AFFiNE Pro Read 3 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Code License Priced on request Commercial source-code license · whitelabel rights · OEM and SDK embedding support · dedicated solutions engineer Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro
Enterprise Priced on request 100+ seats · dedicated contact · custom contract · source-code review · self-hosted/cloud hybrid · SLA on request Read 14 Oct 2026 · affine.pro

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Desktop app supports offline editing without an account
  • MCP credentials are revocable and read-only by default
  • Free cloud tier includes 10 GB storage
  • Pro costs $6.75 per month

Limits

  • Free cloud tier is limited to 3 members
  • Free tier includes only 7 days of version history
  • Mobile apps focus on notes, not the full whiteboard

Who it suits

AFFiNE suits individual creators and small teams who want documents, whiteboards, and databases in one workspace. Enterprise teams needing self-hosting or custom deployment are also among its intended users.

AFFiNE in depth

Read the full write-up

AFFiNE is a workspace for documents, whiteboards, databases and AI, with desktop files kept locally and cloud sync optional. It suits creators and small teams who want more than a document editor, and organizations that need self-hosting. Its strongest case is flexible local work; its cloud plans impose clear limits on members, storage and history.

Overview

AFFiNE puts several work formats in one product rather than centering everything on documents. On desktop, documents and whiteboards stay on the device and remain readable and editable offline without an account. You choose where files live and can opt to sync a workspace to AFFiNE Cloud. That local control is a meaningful advantage for people who do not want cloud sync to be compulsory, though AI features do require a Cloud sign-in.

The mobile apps take a narrower role: iOS and Android focus on capturing and reviewing notes, while the desktop app has the full Edgeless whiteboard and local file control. The editor, desktop app and most of the codebase are MIT-licensed; the backend uses the AFFiNE Enterprise Edition license. For more tools in this category, see Document Collaboration Software.

Key features

Local work and cloud sync

Offline desktop editing without an account makes AFFiNE a practical fit for individual work, and optional sync lets users add cloud access when they want it. Cloud collaboration is more constrained: the free tier caps a workspace at three members, while Pro allows up to 10. Team removes the stated member cap for teams of 10 or more seats, but is priced per seat.

AI tools and access

AFFiNE AI can draft and summarize writing, adjust tone, generate mind maps and create presentations. Each AFFiNE Cloud user gets 10 trial experiences, but AI currently runs through Cloud and requires sign-in, a trade-off for users seeking an entirely offline workflow. Starting with version 0.27, users can bring their own API key.

Workspace access through MCP

The built-in MCP server allows compatible clients such as Claude and Cursor to search a workspace and read documents. Credentials are restricted to one workspace, can be revoked and default to read-only access. That is a useful way to expose workspace material to compatible tools without granting write access by default.

Pricing

AFFiNE is freemium, with a free plan and paid plans. The free Local FOSS + Cloud Basic plan costs nothing, billed Free forever. It includes 10 GB cloud storage, a 10 MB maximum file size, up to three workspace members, seven days of version history and up to three login devices. It is a credible starting point for personal use or a small collaboration, but the short history window and low file-size ceiling can matter as work accumulates.

Pro costs $6.75 a month, billed $6.75 per month. It raises storage to 100 GB, the maximum file size to 100 MB, workspace membership to 10 and version history to 30 days, with community support. It fits small teams that need more room and a longer recovery window, but not groups above 10 members.

AFFiNE AI costs $8.90 a month, billed $8.9 / month billed annually. It includes AI writing, image and mind-map generation, and presentations, alongside the 10 trial experiences per AFFiNE Cloud user. Choose it for the creation tools; the Cloud sign-in requirement remains relevant to anyone prioritizing local-only work.

Team costs $10 a month, billed $10 per seat/month. It starts with 100 GB storage plus 20 GB per seat, permits 500 MB files and unlimited team members for teams with 10 or more seats, and adds multiple admin roles and priority customer support. This is the fit for larger teams needing administrative roles and support priority, but per-seat billing makes the cost scale with headcount.

The Believer Plan is a $499.99 as a one-time purchase one-time purchase for lifetime personal usage, with 1 TB cloud storage and AFFiNE Pro included. It suits a personal user who prefers a one-off purchase to an ongoing Pro subscription, rather than a team requiring team-tier features. Enterprise has custom pricing for 100+ seats, custom deployment, a dedicated point of contact, self-hosted and cloud hybrid options, and an SLA on request. The Code License also has custom pricing and covers a commercial source-code license, whitelabel and rebrand rights, and OEM and SDK embedding support.

Platforms

AFFiNE supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, browser extension and self-hosted deployment. Desktop is the choice for the full whiteboard and local file control; mobile is better suited to note capture and review.

Who it's for

Choose AFFiNE if you want documents, whiteboards and databases together, value offline desktop editing, or need an option to self-host or arrange a custom deployment. It is less suitable if your mobile workflow depends on the full desktop whiteboard, or if AI must work without Cloud sign-in. Small groups should weigh the free and Pro membership caps against Team's per-seat pricing.

Pros and cons

Pros

Desktop documents and whiteboards work offline without an account, with optional cloud sync for people who want it.

The workspace combines documents, whiteboards, databases and AI rather than separating those work formats.

MCP access defaults to read-only and is scoped to a revocable, single-workspace credential.

Self-hosted and hybrid deployment options serve organizations with deployment needs beyond a standard cloud workspace.

Cons

AI depends on AFFiNE Cloud sign-in, which does not suit users seeking an offline AI workflow.

The free cloud tier limits workspaces to three members, 10 GB, 10 MB files and seven days of history.

Mobile apps focus on note capture and review instead of the full Edgeless whiteboard and local file controls.

Team's unlimited membership requires 10 or more seats and is billed per seat.

Alternatives

Nuclino is worth considering if its free plan's caps of 50 items, three canvases and 2 GB storage better suit a smaller knowledge workspace. Lark is an alternative for teams whose needs align with its Starter plan's 20 users, 100 GB storage, 18 months of message history and 1,000 monthly automations. ONLYOFFICE Docs may fit readers seeking a self-hosted document suite; its free Docs Community plan is GNU AGPL v.3, recommends up to 20 users and includes community support.

WPS Docs is another freemium option. Ziflow is another freemium option. Confluence may appeal to teams wanting a free plan for 10 users, with 2 GB file storage and three active whiteboards per user. Notion offers a free individual plan with pages and blocks, databases and basic collaboration. Collabora Online offers a free development edition for on-premise testing and home use.

Verdict

AFFiNE is a strong choice for creators and small teams who want a combined workspace without giving up offline desktop access or control over file location. Its mix of local work, optional sync and deployment choices is the main reason to choose it. Look elsewhere if you need a fuller mobile whiteboard, Cloud-independent AI, or collaboration beyond Pro's 10-member cap without moving to per-seat Team pricing.

Verdict

AFFiNE combines local-first desktop work with optional cloud services and AI features. Check the cloud tier’s member and history limits, and note that AI requires AFFiNE Cloud sign-in.

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