AFFiNE vs Reflect

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.

Reflect is Networked note-taking app with bidirectional links, end-to-end encryption, and calendar integration.. It is available under a paid model. This tool falls under the note taking category.