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Freemium

Free to get started; full pricing is listed on the site.

 Freemium

Free to download, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.

Web Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
  • Tree of cards keeps outline and detail side by side
  • Rearranging cards restructures a draft quickly
  • Writing, outlining and mind maps in one app
  • Clients for desktop and mobile platforms
  • Card-based layout takes adjustment for people used to linear editors
  • Pricing beyond the free start is not detailed in the research
  • Proprietary, closed source
  • AI features and plan details are tied to the paid tiers
Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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