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Heptabase

Cards on whiteboards for mapping out and connecting ideas while you research.

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PricePaid plans from about $9/month
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Our verdict

Great for students and researchers who think visually and work through PDFs and sources. There is no free plan, and it suits deep study more than quick notes.

Good
  • Visual whiteboards for connecting ideas
  • Strong PDF and source workflows
  • Available on every platform
Not so good
  • No free plan
  • Overkill for quick notes

Best for

power usersstudentsevery device

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