AFFiNE

AFFiNE is a workspace application that brings together three main tools in one place: documents for writing and note-taking, whiteboards for visual thinking and drawing, and databases for organizing information. Unlike cloud-first tools, AFFiNE takes a local-first approach, which means your data lives on your computer first and only syncs to the cloud if you choose.

You can switch between document mode and whiteboard mode easily, turning any page into a drawing canvas and back again. This flexibility helps you work the way your mind works, not the way the software forces you to work. AFFiNE is completely open-source, meaning the code is public and can be customized. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and has mobile apps too.

• Local-first data storage with offline access

• Combined documents and whiteboards in one workspace

• Database and table management tools

• Real-time team collaboration features

• Open-source and fully customizable

• Self-hosting available with Docker

• Cross-platform apps for all devices

• Mind map creation and visualization

• Template library for quick starts

• Version history and time machine

• File import from multiple formats

• Privacy-focused design