# 1 Heptabase alternative for Mac

Canonical page: https://macbase.app/alternatives/heptabase

Visual knowledge base for organizing notes, sources, and ideas on whiteboards with cards and links.

People look for alternatives to Heptabase because it uses a subscription model and focuses on a specialized visual workflow. Other tools may offer free or one-time pricing, simpler note-taking, or data stored locally on the Mac.

- Website: https://heptabase.com/

## Mac apps people use instead of Heptabase for notes & knowledge

- [Toxvas](https://macbase.app/apps/offline-markdown-notes-app): an infinite canvas where your cards are actual Markdown file ($9, Notes & Knowledge, Apple silicon, macOS 14 Sonoma or later)

More: [every alternatives page](https://macbase.app/alternatives).