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AFFiNE vs Karakeep

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AFFiNE compared with Karakeep
DetailAFFiNEKarakeep
What it doesOpen-source knowledge base combining docs, whiteboards, databases, and AI in one local-first workspace Not given
StageGrowing Not given
Founded2022 Not given
Based inSG Not given
Pricing modelfreemium freemium
PricingFree forever with 10 GB cloud storage and up to 3 members per workspace. Pro at $6.75/month with 100 GB storage and up to 10 members. Team at $10/seat/month for unlimited team members. Believer Plan one-time purchase of $499.99 for lifetime Pro access. Self-hosting available with MIT-licensed editor Not given
Key features
  • Document and note editing with blocks
  • Whiteboard and visual canvas
  • Database and table management
  • Desktop and mobile apps
  • Self-hosting and Docker support
  • AI-powered bookmark tagging
  • Full-text search with semantic mode
  • Distraction-free reader view
  • Automation rules for bookmarks
  • RSS feed integration
  • Collaborative lists
  • OCR for searchable images
  • REST API and webhooks
  • Self-hosting with Docker
What makes it different
  • Open-source with MIT-licensed editor and source-available backend
  • Local-first design ensures full user data control
  • Unified workspace combining docs, whiteboards, and databases without tool switching
  • Serves as both Notion alternative and Confluence alternative
  • Open source and fully self-hostable on your own server
  • AI automatically tags and organizes bookmarks as you save them
  • Semantic search finds bookmarks by meaning, not just keywords
  • Full-page archives protect saved links against link rot
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)72 no change since last check60 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2529
Citation Flow (Majestic)4644
Referring domains (Majestic)22431432

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