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AFFiNE vs WiseMapping

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 WI WiseMapping Web-based mind mapping for visual knowledge capture
FeatureAFFiNEWiseMapping
CategoryNotes & Knowledge BaseNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseMITWiseMapping-OSL-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptJava
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 71,312★ 296
First released20222010
ReplacesNotion, MiroMindMeister, XMind

Why pick each one

Choose AFFiNE if…

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

Choose WiseMapping if…

  • Self-hosted mind mapping
  • Shareable and embeddable
WiseMapping details

Frequently asked questions

Is AFFiNE or WiseMapping 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 WiseMapping free and open-source?

Yes. AFFiNE is licensed under MIT and WiseMapping under WiseMapping-OSL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run AFFiNE and WiseMapping with Docker?

AFFiNE: yes. WiseMapping: yes.

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