AFFiNE vs AppFlowy

AFFiNE is an open-source knowledge management application that combines documents, whiteboards, and databases in a unified workspace. It operates as a local-first application with optional cloud sync and end-to-end encryption. AFFiNE supports both block-based document editing and freeform canvas-style edgeless editing.

AppFlowy is an open-source alternative to Notion that provides documents, wikis, and project management in a privacy-focused workspace. It operates as a local-first application with optional cloud sync and supports self-hosted deployments. AppFlowy uses a block-based editor and includes AI features powered by GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Claude 3.7 Sonnet.