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Visual note-taking app that maps research and ideas on whiteboards with cards.
Heptabase is a visual note-taking app that maps research and ideas on whiteboards with cards. You write notes as cards, arrange them on an infinite canvas, draw connections between them, and zoom out to see the whole structure of a project, a thesis, or a research question.
Key Features
- Infinite whiteboards with note cards
- Visual connections between ideas
- Card library for all your notes
- PDF annotation and reading tools
- Journaling and daily notes
- Focus mode for deep work
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $8.99/mo (annual) | $11.99/mo month to month; core whiteboards and cards. |
| Premium | $17.99/mo (annual) | More storage and advanced features on annual billing. |
| Premium+ | $53.99/mo (annual) | Highest limits for teams and heavy users on annual billing. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.
Best for: researchers who map ideas on visual whiteboards and want their notes connected to the big picture.
Popular with: Students, Teachers, Writers
Popular with: Students, Teachers, Writers
How it works
It combines a card library with whiteboards, so every note lives in one place and can appear on many boards. Heptabase also offers PDF annotation, journaling, and a focus mode for deep work, making it popular with academics, researchers, and writers working on long projects.
Heptabase has no free plan. Pro costs $8.99 per month on annual billing ($11.99 month to month), Premium costs $17.99 per month on annual billing, and Premium+ costs $53.99 per month on annual billing. It is a good fit for researchers who think visually and work on complex topics.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Visual whiteboards make research structure clear
- Cards can appear on many boards at once
- Good PDF annotation for academic reading
✗ Cons
- No free plan, only a paid subscription
- Less well known than Obsidian or Notion
- Mobile experience is more limited than desktop
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heptabase free?
No — Heptabase has no free plan. From $8.99/mo (annual) for Pro; no free plan
What is Heptabase best for?
researchers who map ideas on visual whiteboards and want their notes connected to the big picture.
What kind of tool is Heptabase?
Heptabase is a Productivity tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026