Heptabase

The visual note-taking tool for learning complex topics.

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Overview

Heptabase is a note-taking application that combines a visual, whiteboard-like interface with a powerful knowledge graph. It is designed to help you understand complex topics by allowing you to visually organize your notes, ideas, and research. Heptabase is a great tool for students, researchers, and anyone who needs to learn and make sense of large amounts of information.

✨ Key Features

  • Visual whiteboard for organizing notes
  • Bi-directional linking and graph view
  • PDF annotation
  • Card-based note-taking
  • Mind mapping
  • Task management

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Visual, whiteboard-based interface
  • Strong focus on learning and research workflows
  • Seamless integration of PDF annotation and note-taking

Unique Value: A visual and intuitive way to learn and research complex topics.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Learning and studying complex topics Academic research Project planning and brainstorming Visual thinking and mind mapping

✅ Best For

  • Visually outlining and organizing research for a paper or project
  • Creating a visual learning environment for a complex subject

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Simple, linear note-taking
  • Real-time team collaboration on documents

🏆 Alternatives

Obsidian Scrintal Miro

More focused on note-taking and knowledge management than a general-purpose whiteboard tool like Miro, and more visual than text-based tools like Obsidian.

💻 Platforms

Desktop (Mac, Windows, Linux) Web

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Zotero Readwise

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR

💰 Pricing

$9.99/mo

✓ 7-day free trial

Free tier: NA

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