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AFFiNE alternatives

AFFiNE compared with 8 alternatives: Notion, Obsidian, AppFlowy, Anytype, Miro and 3 more.

AFFiNE has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.75 per month, billed annually. 7 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AFFiNEThis toolFree plan · from $6.75/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotionFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AppFlowyFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
AnytypeFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
MiroFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
DeepNotesFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
NoteGenFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ScrintalFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows

How each one differs from AFFiNE

  1. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a Linux app.
    • AFFiNE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Notion also covers notes, wiki and templates.
    • AFFiNE also covers whiteboard.

    Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace

    Notion vs AFFiNENotion pricing and details

  2. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • AFFiNE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Obsidian also covers notes, Markdown and linked notes.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs AFFiNEObsidian pricing and details

  3. AppFlowy

    Open-core workspace for docs, wikis and projects you can self-host

    • AppFlowy starts at $6 / month, billed annually (self-hosted One); cloud Pro is $16 per member. AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    • AppFlowy also covers wiki.
    • AFFiNE also covers whiteboard.

    Suits: Teams that want a docs and projects workspace on their own servers

    AppFlowy vs AFFiNEAppFlowy pricing and details

  4. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a web app.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    • Anytype is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • AFFiNE is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want encrypted notes that keep working without an internet connection

    Anytype vs AFFiNEAnytype pricing and details

  5. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a Linux app.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    • AFFiNE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Miro also covers templates, mind mapping and diagrams.

    Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions

    Miro vs AFFiNEMiro pricing and details

  6. DeepNotes

    End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes

    • DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually.
    • Only AFFiNE lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    • DeepNotes is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • AFFiNE is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Visual thinkers who map ideas as notes and arrows on a canvas

    DeepNotes vs AFFiNEDeepNotes pricing and details

  7. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a web app.
    • AFFiNE is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • NoteGen also covers notes, Markdown and web clipper.
    • AFFiNE also covers databases.

    Suits: People who capture fragments first and write them up later

    NoteGen vs AFFiNENoteGen pricing and details

  8. Scrintal

    Visual note-taking on an infinite canvas of linked docs

    • Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually.
    • AFFiNE has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AFFiNE lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    • AFFiNE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Students and researchers mapping reading notes visually

    Scrintal vs AFFiNEScrintal pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in AFFiNE

  • The Free cloud tier is capped at 10 GB of storage, 10 MB per file, 3 members per workspace and 3 login devices.
  • AFFiNE AI is a separate add-on at $8.9 a month, billed annually, rather than part of the Pro or Team feature lists.
  • The self-hosted backend uses the AFFiNE Enterprise Edition license, which allows source review only without a commercial agreement.
  • The Believer Plan's lifetime license is for personal use.
AFFiNE pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to AFFiNE?

The alternatives to AFFiNE in this directory are Notion, Obsidian, AppFlowy, Anytype, Miro, DeepNotes, NoteGen and Scrintal. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AFFiNE.

Is there a free alternative to AFFiNE?

Yes. NoteGen is free to use. Notion, Obsidian, AppFlowy, Anytype, Miro and DeepNotes have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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