Heptabase
Visual note-taking on a card-and-whiteboard canvas
Overview
Heptabase is a card-based PKM tool with whiteboards — write atomic notes on cards, then visually arrange them on canvases to develop ideas. AI features include semantic search and chat across cards. Subscription only.
Use cases
ASEAN Perspective
Heptabase in Southeast Asia
ASEAN-region availability and pricing notes coming soon. Drop the editorial team a note via /contact/ if you can supply local context (Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand/Vietnam).
Heptabase is a visual knowledge-management tool that pairs an infinite whiteboard with structured notes, cards, and PDFs, designed for deep learning, research, and making sense of complex topics. Its standout is the spatial canvas for connecting ideas, and newer AI features help summarise and surface notes. It suits researchers, students, and knowledge workers who think visually and want more structure than a plain note app.
Caveats: it is subscription-only with no free tier beyond a trial, the visual-first approach is a learning curve and overkill for simple notes, and it is less suited to team collaboration than personal thinking. Mobile is improving but desktop-centric. English-first, globally usable; no ASEAN-specific features. No meaningful public API.
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