AFFiNE
AFFiNE is a source-available notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. There can be more than Notion and Miro. AFFiNE(pronounced [ə‘fain]) is a next-gen knowledge base that brings… It has 73,298 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT (client) and AFFiNE Enterprise Edition license (server) license, and people use it instead of Notion and Miro.
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Source-available
- Notes & writing
- Actively maintained
About AFFiNE
AFFiNE.Pro Write, Draw and Plan All at Once A privacy-focused, local-first, open-source, and ready-to-use alternative for Notion & Miro. One hyper-fused platform for wildly creative minds.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use AFFiNE instead of.
- Notion
- Miro
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What is AFFiNE?
AFFiNE is a source-available notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. There can be more than Notion and Miro. AFFiNE(pronounced [ə‘fain]) is a next-gen knowledge base that brings… It has 73,298 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT (client) and AFFiNE Enterprise Edition license (server) license, and people use it instead of Notion and Miro.
Is AFFiNE free and open source?
Not fully. AFFiNE's source code is public on GitHub, but its license (MIT (client) and AFFiNE Enterprise Edition license (server)) restricts some uses, so it is source-available rather than open source. Check the license before redistributing it.
How do I install AFFiNE?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.27.4) or the project website.
Can AFFiNE replace Notion?
AFFiNE is commonly used as a free alternative to Notion and Miro. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.