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Heptabase

A visual note-taking tool that helps you make sense of complex topics

4.60(892 reviews)
Founded: 2021Updated: September 14, 2025

Heptabase is a visual note-taking app designed for deep thinkers, researchers, and learners. It combines whiteboards, mind maps, and connected notes to help you understand complex topics through visual thinking and spatial organization.

Key Features

Visual whiteboards
Connected note cards
PDF annotation
Mind mapping
AI chat assistant
Graph visualization
Tag system
Cross-platform sync
Journal integration
Kanban boards
Research workflows
Citation support

Pros

  • Excellent for visual thinkers
  • Fluid and intuitive interface
  • Outstanding PDF annotation
  • Perfect for research workflows
  • Fast and responsive performance
  • Great for complex topics
  • Regular updates and improvements
  • Strong academic features

Cons

  • No free plan available
  • Relatively expensive
  • Learning curve for new users
  • Limited collaboration features
  • Newer platform with smaller community
  • May be overkill for simple notes

Integrations

Readwise
Zotero
PDF imports
Kindle

Pricing

Personal

$8.99/monthly
  • Unlimited whiteboards
  • Unlimited cards
  • PDF annotation
  • AI chat integration
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Export capabilities

Personal Pro

$11.99/monthly
  • All Personal features
  • Advanced AI features
  • Priority support
  • Enhanced collaboration
  • Advanced export options

Quick Info

Platforms
Web
macOS
Windows
iOS
Android
Pricing Model
subscription
Founded
2021