AFFiNE vs Docmost
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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Feature AFFiNE Docmost Category Notes & Knowledge Base Notes & Knowledge Base License MIT AGPL-3.0 Language TypeScript TypeScript Setup difficulty Medium Medium Min. RAM 1,024 MB 1,024 MB Deployment docker docker GitHub stars ★ 71,312 ★ 21,287 First released 2022 2024 Replaces Notion, Miro Confluence, Notion
Why pick each one
Choose AFFiNE if… Versatile workspace Local-first design Modern UI AFFiNE details Choose Docmost if… Clean modern interface Good team collaboration Active development Docmost details
Frequently asked questions Is AFFiNE or Docmost 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 Docmost free and open-source? Yes. AFFiNE is licensed under MIT and Docmost under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AFFiNE and Docmost with Docker? AFFiNE: yes. Docmost: yes.