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Affinity vs Brain.fm

Affinity logo

Affinity

Software

Relationship intelligence platform for professionals

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Brain.fm logo

Brain.fm

Software

Scientifically-designed music to enhance focus and productivity

From
$14.99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Affinity built specifically for private capital firms, so it is not a general purpose CRM; Brain.fm monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent)
  • They diverge on capability: Affinity covers Contact management, Brain.fm covers Neuroscience-designed music.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Affinity and Brain.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Affinity and Brain.fm differ
AttributeAffinityBrain.fm
Starting price$49/month$14.99/month
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Desktop
Founded20132015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Affinity

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Intelligence engine
  • Relationship mapping
  • Integration aggregation
  • Gmail
  • Outlook
  • LinkedIn

Only in Brain.fm

  • Neuroscience-designed music
  • Focus tracks
  • Relaxation tracks
  • Sleep tracks
  • Offline mode
  • Multiple genres
  • Cross-platform access
  • Ad-free experience

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Affinity

  • Deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equitynot Brain.fm
  • Automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship recordsnot Brain.fm
  • Finding warm introductions through existing relationship networksnot Brain.fm
  • Investor relations and fundraising trackingnot Brain.fm
  • Portfolio company support and reportingnot Brain.fm

Brain.fm

  • Knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocksnot Affinity
  • ADHD individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentrationnot Affinity
  • Students preparing for exams with learning and meditation supportnot Affinity

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Affinity

  • Built specifically for private capital firms, so it is not a general purpose CRM
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo

Brain.fm

  • Monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent)
  • ADHD mode available only with active subscription; no trial access to specialised features
  • No offline mode documented; requires internet connectivity for audio delivery
  • Content library composition not published (proprietary vs. licensed music distinction unclear)

Pricing, plan by plan

Affinity

$49/month
  • Pro$49/month
    • Contact management
    • Deal tracking
    • Intelligence
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced customization
    • Dedicated support

Brain.fm

$14.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Brain.fm review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Affinity if

  • You need contact management.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Choose Brain.fm if

  • You need neuroscience-designed music.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want focus tracks.

Questions people ask

Is Affinity or Brain.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Affinity starts at $49/month and Brain.fm at $14.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Affinity or Brain.fm?
Affinity starts at $49/month and Brain.fm at $14.99/month.
Does Affinity or Brain.fm run on more platforms?
Affinity runs on Web. Brain.fm runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
What is Affinity best used for?
Affinity is most often used for deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equity, automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship records, finding warm introductions through existing relationship networks, investor relations and fundraising tracking. Of those, deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equity and automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship records are not what Brain.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Affinity do that Brain.fm cannot?
Affinity covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Intelligence engine, Relationship mapping. Brain.fm covers Neuroscience-designed music, Focus tracks, Relaxation tracks, Sleep tracks.

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