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Heptabase vs Scrintal: catalog facts
Heptabase	Scrintal
Paid Paid subscription, no permanent free tier mentioned.	Paid Plans are listed on the Scrintal pricing page.
Windows, macOS, Web	Web
Whiteboard and card format suits visual thinkers and complex research Cross-platform availability across desktop and web	Notes arranged and linked visually on boards Suited to research and study workflows
Paid subscription required to use Visual, card-based workflow takes longer to set up than plain text notes	Web-based service that requires an account Closed source, with notes stored on the service
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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