AFFiNE vs MyTetra
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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AFFiNE
Workspace for docs, whiteboards and databases
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MyTetra
Smart manager for hierarchical notes and snippets
| Feature | AFFiNE | MyTetra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 71,312 | ★ 259 |
| First released | 2022 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Notion, Miro | Evernote, OneNote |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is AFFiNE or MyTetra better?
Neither is universally better. AFFiNE has the larger community, while MyTetra is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are AFFiNE and MyTetra free and open-source?
Yes. AFFiNE is licensed under MIT and MyTetra under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AFFiNE and MyTetra with Docker?
AFFiNE: yes. MyTetra: check the project docs for container support.