Heptabase
Heptabase
★ #29 in ProductivityWhiteboards for research: cards, maps, PDFs — Capacities' more spatial cousin for people who think in boards, not objects.
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Overview
Heptabase is Capacities if the unit is a card on a board: PDF, highlight, map. Scrintal is the other board; this is the research one.
It will not be an outliner. It will make a paper spatial. If research should live on a whiteboard, this is PKM. If it should live in objects, Capacities.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- A whiteboard that is actually for papers
- PDF as a first-class card
- Maps people keep
- Spatial without Miro tax
Cons
- Paid research board
- Not an outliner
- Desktop-ish, not phone-first
Who it's for
A paper on a whiteboard
Mapping a literature review
Leaving Notion for space
Research cards, not pages
Bottom line
Research on a whiteboard — Heptabase if space is the product, Capacities if objects are.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Heptabase?
Heptabase is a Productivity tool developed by Heptabase. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Taiwan. Whiteboards for research: cards, maps, PDFs — Capacities' more spatial cousin for people who think in boards, not objects.
Is Heptabase free?
No — Heptabase is a paid product. Check the official website for current plans and pricing.
Is Heptabase open source?
No — Heptabase is proprietary software.
What are the best alternatives to Heptabase?
Notable Productivity alternatives include Notion AI, Grammarly, Canva AI. Browse all 4 tools in our Productivity category for a full overview.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Paid
- Rating
- ★ 4.7 (1,400 reviews) Ratings explained
- Platforms
- WebDesktop
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Taiwan
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
