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

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