Students who want notes and a whiteboard in one free app; the AI add-on costs extra and the iPhone app rates poorly.
Kenning's take
What it does
A notes and documents app that can switch any page into an open whiteboard for sketches and diagrams. It keeps data on the device first and is free for personal use. A paid AI add-on helps write, tidy grammar, translate and turn outlines into mind maps or slides.
- docs and notes
- edgeless whiteboard mode
- databases and planning
- optional AI writing help
- local-first storage
- open-source editor
Who it suits. Students and individuals who want notes and a whiteboard in one free app.
Key facts
- Made by
- Toeverything (UK App Store seller TOEVERYTHING PTE. LTD.)
- Launched
- 2022
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, Web, Windows, Mac, Linux
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- free for personal use
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| AFFiNE AI add-on | $8.9 | month |
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- LinuxLinks 2026-07-07
FAQ
Is AFFiNE free?
Yes, there is a free option (free for personal use). Free for personal use; AFFiNE AI add-on $8.90 a month billed yearly (US dollars shown), checked 2026-10-11
Does AFFiNE work on Android?
Yes. It is available on iPhone, Android, web browser, Windows, Mac, Linux.
Who makes AFFiNE?
AFFiNE is made by Toeverything (UK App Store seller TOEVERYTHING PTE. LTD.).
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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