AFFiNE
8.4#2 in document collaboration softwareFrom $6.75 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAFFiNE vs Overleaf
What both publish
| Fact | AFFiNE | Overleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | AFFiNE says it serves individual creators and small teams as well as enterprise teams needing self-hosting or custom deployment. | Overleaf says it was developed by researchers to make scientific and technical writing simpler and more collaborative, and serves research institutions and businesses. |
| Documentation | Official documentation includes Docker installation, backup, upgrade, HTTPS, access and OIDC configuration guidance. | The official documentation covers getting started, editing, projects, collaboration, integrations, security, on-premises administration, troubleshooting and LaTeX tutorials. |
| Founded | 2022 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | London, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | The product supports Google Calendar and CalDAV synchronization, a web clipper, and imports from Notion, Obsidian, Bear and OneNote. | Overleaf documentation lists Git and GitHub synchronization, Dropbox, ReadCube, Zotero, Mendeley, R code (knitr), Grammarly, and Google Drive import among its integrations and add-ons. |
AFFiNE plans
- FreeFree
- Local FOSS + Cloud BasicFree
- Pro$6.75 a month
- AFFiNE AI$8.90 a month
- Team$10 a month
- Believer Plan$499.99, paid once
Overleaf plans
- FreeFree
- Student$8.25 a month
- Standard$16.75 a month
- Pro$33.25 a month
- OrganizationsPriced on request
Pick AFFiNE if…
AFFiNE suits individual creators and small teams wanting documents, whiteboards, and databases in one workspace. Its offline desktop use and self-hosted or custom deployment options may also suit users prioritizing local control or enterprise deployment.
Pick Overleaf if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.