AFFiNE — Open-Source Knowledge Base Software
Write, Draw, Plan, All at Once. With AI.
AFFiNE is a workspace with fully merged docs, whiteboards, and databases. Get more things done, your creativity isn’t monotone.
Trusted by people from next-gen startups to established organizations.
Consolidate Your Workflow with Ease on a Hyperfused Platform
Say goodbye to the hassle of switching between different tools to meet your complex needs?
Write your way to better productivity
Build up your content like blocks and let your ideas run wild. Start with an empty space and show the blocks appearing, stacking up, and forming the building.
Draw and visualise with ease and creativity
Visualise your creativity with others. No constraints, limited only by your imagination. Frame your ideas into slides for an engaging Presentation.
Plan, track, and collaborate efficiently
Stay on top of your workload and achieve more in less time.
AI partner helps you better write, draw and plan
Let you think bigger, create faster, work smarter in anytime, anywhere
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Build an open-source knowledge base with AFFiNE
AFFiNE is open-source knowledge base software that combines docs, whiteboards, databases, and AI in one local-first workspace. Teams and creators use AFFiNE to build connected knowledge bases, plan projects, visualize ideas, and keep control of their data.
What is AFFiNE?
AFFiNE is the open-source Notion and Miro alternative — combining docs, whiteboards, databases, and AI in one local-first workspace that also serves as a connected team knowledge base.
Can AFFiNE be used as a team knowledge base?
Yes. Teams can use AFFiNE to build internal knowledge bases, organize project plans, document decisions, map ideas visually, and keep related knowledge connected in one workspace.
How is AFFiNE different from single-purpose wiki or whiteboard tools?
AFFiNE brings structured docs, visual whiteboards, databases, templates, and AI workflows together, so teams can write, draw, plan, and organize knowledge without switching tools.
Does AFFiNE support local-first knowledge management?
AFFiNE is designed around local-first and privacy-focused workflows, giving individuals and teams more control over how their documents, plans, and knowledge base data are managed.
AFFiNE builds everything in public
Open-Source Code for Trust and Collaboration
We foster trust and enable everyone to contribute and enhance AFFiNE for a far wider audience.
User-Centric Community Engagement
Creating a vibrant space for users to connect, share, and inspire one another.
Millions love to engage and propel the unparalleled AFFiNE
Testimonials
- Dan Charles, CEO - The Keyman Group: Really impressed with how AFFiNE is able to streamline our team's workflow and improve productivity. Switch between different modes to write, draw, and plan all in one place and with data security which we are most concerned about. It makes everything easy.
- Orange-Cheng, Product manager of the TATDOD Space: Extremely impressed with the quality and capabilities of AFFiNE, particularly its simple and intuitive interface. The attention to detail that has been put into every aspect of the product, from its design to its functionality, is truly exceptional.
- Maestro, Graphic Designer: With AFFiNE's whiteboard feature, I sketch, doodle, and visualize ideas collaboratively in real time. It's an endless canvas for our creativity, allowing us to refine our projects to perfection.
- TinsFox, Front-end Developer: AFFiNE is by far the best open-source community I’ve come across. Open, inclusive and user-first. At the same time, AFFiNE is also a great product.
- BusyBee, Full-time Mom: Being a working mom with a hectic schedule, AFFiNE is my ultimate lifesaver. Its Kanban boards help me manage household tasks, kids' activities, and work projects with ease.
- Alice, Student from KCL: One feature I particularly appreciate is the ability to seamlessly switch from typing to handwriting, adding a touch of elegance and versatility to my work.
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