Heptabase
Best For
Visual learners and researchers who need to organize complex information into structured knowledge maps.
Not Ideal For
Users looking for a simple, linear to-do list or those who prefer purely text-based note-taking without a canvas.
Pros & Cons
- Powerful visual whiteboard for mapping out complex ideas
- Seamless transition between cards, sections, and mind maps
- Robust offline mode with fast local syncing
- Bi-directional linking for building a personal knowledge base
- Excellent PDF annotation and research management tools
- Steep learning curve for users new to visual note-taking
- Mobile app is currently less powerful than the desktop version
- No free-forever plan for heavy users (trial only)
Key Features
Visual Whiteboard
A flexible canvas where you can arrange notes, images, and PDFs to see the big picture.
Card-based System
Atomic notes that can be reused across multiple boards without duplicating content.
PDF Annotation
Highlight and extract snippets from PDFs directly into your knowledge map.
Bi-directional Linking
Connect related concepts automatically to navigate your knowledge graph easily.
Task Management
Integrated checkboxes and date tracking to turn research into actionable projects.
Pricing Breakdown
- pro
- $11.99/month billed monthly for all features and cross-platform sync.
- free
- 7-day free trial with full access to all features.
- annual
- $8.99/month billed annually ($107.88/year).
- enterprise
- Custom pricing available for large organizations upon request.
Pricing verified Jul 21, 2026
⚠️ Pricing is subject to change. Always verify current pricing on the tool's official website before purchasing.
Free Tier
- storage
- Unlimited during 7-day trial
- features
- All features unlocked during the trial period
- requests
- Unlimited during 7-day trial
Integrations
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