AFFiNE vs Notebooks by ProVoc

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.

Notebooks by ProVoc is Document organizer and note-taking app for Apple platforms with markdown, nested books, and task management.. It is available under a paid model. This tool falls under the note taking category.