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Kinopio vs Scapple: catalog facts
Kinopio	Scapple
Freemium Free for up to 100 cards; more cards require a paid plan.	Paid One-time purchase, with a free trial available.
Web, Browser extension	Windows, macOS
No sign-up needed to start Bulk selection and editing of many cards at once	Notes can go anywhere with no forced central topic Connections made by dragging one note onto another
Free tier limited to 100 cards Freeform canvas suits visual thinkers more than long-form writing	Paid after the trial No Linux or mobile versions mentioned
Web application, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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