AFFiNE
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
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License: MIT
Good fit for Users who want pages + a whiteboard surface in one tool.
Weak at Bulk team admin (SSO, audit logs) is thinner than Outline.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli notion prints
the Notion comparison table including AFFiNE.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Notion · Notes / wiki / docs
No first-class Notion importer. Path: Notion → Markdown export → drag the unzipped folder into AFFiNE's File Import. Whiteboard / edgeless content has to be rebuilt.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is AFFiNE actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does AFFiNE cost to self-host?
AFFiNE is free and open source under MIT. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5-10 VPS for a small team; single Postgres + the AFFiNE server image.
Which SaaS does AFFiNE replace?
AFFiNE is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Notion.