# AFFiNE

> Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

AFFiNE is a local-first workspace that puts documents, an infinite whiteboard called Edgeless and databases in one place. The desktop apps keep data on the device and work offline without an account, while the hosted AFFiNE Cloud adds sync and real-time collaboration. The editor and most of the code are MIT-licensed, and the full stack can be self-hosted under a separate license for the backend.

- **Category:** Note-Taking Apps
- **Made by:** Toeverything (since 2022)
- **Website:** https://affine.pro
- **Runs on:** Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- **Facts last checked:** Oct 5, 2026

## Pricing

AFFiNE has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.75 per month, billed annually.

- **Pricing model:** Free plan
- **Free plan:** Free: unlimited local workspaces, plus AFFiNE Cloud with 10 GB of storage, 10 MB per file, up to 3 members per workspace, 3 login devices and 7 days of version history.
- **Free trial:** None listed.

| Plan | Price | What you get |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | Listed as Local FOSS + Cloud Basic: unlimited local workspaces and editing, with 10 GB of cloud storage and up to 3 members per workspace. |
| Pro | $6.75 per month, billed annually | 100 GB of cloud storage, 100 MB per file, up to 10 members per workspace and 30 days of version history. |
| AFFiNE AI | $8.9 per month, billed annually | Add-on that brings AI writing, rewriting, translation, mind maps and presentations into docs and whiteboards. |
| Team | $10 per seat / month, billed annually; $12 billed monthly | 100 GB of storage plus 20 GB per seat, 500 MB per file, multiple admin roles and priority support. Also sold for self-hosted use. |
| Believer Plan | $499.99 one-time purchase | Lifetime personal use of everything in Pro, with 1 TB of cloud storage. |
| Enterprise | Custom | For 100+ seats and regulated industries: custom contract, dedicated contact, source code review and hybrid self-host and cloud options. |

Read from https://affine.pro/pricing on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with AFFiNE before buying.

## Ways to pay less

- **Save 15% with annual billing** (Annual discount): The pricing page states a 15% saving on annual billing. Team is $10 per seat a month billed annually or $12 billed monthly, and the App Store lists Pro at $7.99 monthly or $81 yearly. Source: https://affine.pro/pricing
- **Believer Plan lifetime license** (Lifetime license): A single $499.99 payment gives lifetime personal use of AFFiNE Pro with 1 TB of cloud storage and no subscription. Source: https://affine.pro/pricing

## App Store prices by country

"AFFiNE Pro Monthly", as each country's App Store showed it on Oct 9, 2026. These are the app's prices, not the website's.

| Country | Price | In US dollars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | $7.99 | |
| United Kingdom | £7.99 | about $10.55 (32% more) |
| Germany | 8,99 € | about $10.06 (26% more) |
| Canada | $9.99 | about $7.00 (12% less) |
| Australia | $12.99 | about $9.02 (13% more) |
| India | ₹ 799 | about $8.26 (about the same) |
| Brazil | R$ 49,90 | about $9.95 (24% more) |
| Mexico | $179.00 | about $9.94 (24% more) |
| Turkey | ₺349,99 | about $7.11 (11% less) |
| Indonesia | Rp 129ribu | about $7.20 (10% less) |
| Philippines | ₱ 499.00 | about $7.92 (about the same) |
| South Africa | R149.99 | about $9.01 (13% more) |

## Key features

- **Docs, whiteboards and databases together:** Block-based documents, the Edgeless whiteboard and databases live in one workspace, used for wikis, mood boards, storyboards, project tasks and mind maps.
- **Local-first storage:** The desktop apps run documents, databases and the whiteboard locally and fully offline, with no account required. Cloud sync is optional.
- **Cloud collaboration:** AFFiNE Cloud adds real-time co-editing of documents and whiteboards, a notification center and version history: 7 days on Free, 30 days on Pro.
- **AFFiNE AI:** A paid add-on that drafts and rewrites text, translates, fixes grammar, finds action items and turns outlines into mind maps or presentations (beta).
- **Self-hosting:** The full stack can run on your own servers with Docker. Self-hosting is free for up to 10 seats per workspace, and a Team license adds more.
- **Templates:** Ready-made templates include a digital planner, storyboard, Cornell notes, one-pager, checklist and vision board.

## Good for

- People who want documents and a whiteboard in the same workspace
- Users who want notes stored on their own device
- Teams looking to self-host a knowledge base

## Worth knowing

- 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.

**Tags:** Open source, Self-hostable, Local-first, Whiteboard, Databases, AI features, Real-time collaboration

## Alternatives

- [Notion](https://toolgpa.com/tools/notion): Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/affine-vs-notion)
- [Obsidian](https://toolgpa.com/tools/obsidian): Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/affine-vs-obsidian)
- [AppFlowy](https://toolgpa.com/tools/appflowy): Open-core workspace for docs, wikis and projects you can self-host. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/affine-vs-appflowy)
- [Anytype](https://toolgpa.com/tools/anytype): Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/affine-vs-anytype)
- [Miro](https://toolgpa.com/tools/miro): Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/affine-vs-miro)

## Sources

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026:

- https://affine.pro/pricing
- https://affine.pro
- https://affine.pro/download
- https://affine.pro/about-us
- https://affine.pro/enterprise
- https://affine.pro/ai
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/affine-notes-whiteboard-ai/id6736937980

Page: https://toolgpa.com/tools/affine
Listed by ToolGPA (toolgpa.com).