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AFFiNE vs DailyTxT

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AF AFFiNE Workspace for docs, whiteboards and databases VS DA DailyTxT Encrypted diary Web application to save your personal memories of each
FeatureAFFiNEDailyTxT
CategoryNotes & Knowledge BaseNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageTypeScriptSvelte
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 71,312★ 491
First released20222020
ReplacesNotion, Miro—

Why pick each one

Choose AFFiNE if…

  • Versatile workspace
  • Local-first design
  • Modern UI
AFFiNE details

Choose DailyTxT if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Svelte
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
DailyTxT details

Frequently asked questions

Is AFFiNE or DailyTxT better?

Neither is universally better. AFFiNE has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are AFFiNE and DailyTxT free and open-source?

Yes. AFFiNE is licensed under MIT and DailyTxT under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run AFFiNE and DailyTxT with Docker?

AFFiNE: yes. DailyTxT: yes.

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