Popularity
★ 72k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
MIT系
Category
Writing & notes
What it does
An open-source alternative to Notion and Miro, with AI writing and drawing help.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineNot required
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
AFFiNE FAQ
- Is AFFiNE free?
- The source is open, but the build distributed through the app store may be a paid download. Check the store listing before installing.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use AFFiNE?
- You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.
- Does AFFiNE work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use AFFiNE commercially?
- The licence is MIT系, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFFiNE (this page) | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Trilium | Not needed | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| Reor | Not needed | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| Obsidian Copilot | Not needed | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.