Heptabase

The visual note-taking tool for learning complex topics.

4.8•65 reviews•

1.8K followers

The visual note-taking tool for learning complex topics.

4.8•65 reviews•

1.8K followers

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Heptabase is a visual note-taking tool that helps you make sense of your learning, research, and projects. It helps you get into the flow of thinking and brings together everything you need to do better research.

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Productivity•Writing•Notes

Launch Team

Matt Gelgota

Hunter

📌

Heptabase is more than just a way to capture and organize your thoughts for retrieval later, it actually helps you develop your thinking and visualize connections between your ideas in a super intuitive way that’s informed by the best elements of other note-taking and personal knowledge management apps like Notion, Logseq, Obsidian, Miro, Mem.ai and more.

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2yr ago

Alan Chan

Heptabase

Maker

Co-founder of Heptabase here. We had originally planned to launch our 1.0 in September with a free trial, but it seems like Matt has already done it for us. Our goal in creating Heptabase was to build the best tool for learning and research. Design is crucial to us - we want you to get into the flow of learning and expand your thinking as soon as you enter the app. Over the past two years, we have dedicated thousands of hours to refining every detail and user experience to make the product seamless and intuitive. Heptabase combines some of the most powerful ideas in knowledge management in one place. All features are carefully and cohesively designed around a better method for learning and conducting research that works extremely well for us, and we believe it can work for almost anyone: - Visualization: The combination of notes, nested whiteboards, mindmaps, and sections gives you the power to develop a deep understanding of the topics that matter to you. - Organization: The combination of tags, properties, and relational databases allows you to flexibly organize notes of the same type (research notes, project notes, meeting notes, contact notes, etc.) using different views, such as tables and kanbans. - Annotation: With PDF highlights and annotations, Readwise integration, and journals, you can also make sense of your reading and turn fleeting thoughts into usable notes. - Blocks & Links: The elegant drag & drop block-based editor supports all types of blocks such as to-dos, math, code, media, files, and bi-directional links. There is also a cross-reference right sidebar to help you write with ease. The best thing is that all data is stored completely offline, syncs across an unlimited number of devices in real-time, and we have a web app for full access once you activate sync. The full-access mobile app is set to launch next week. We also have a Discord community of 9k members, and we sincerely invite you to join the learning revolution with us! You can checkout the philosphy and use cases of Heptabase in these two articles: - The best way to acquire knowledge from readings: https://medium.com/heptabase/the... - How Heptabase’s founder use Heptabase for learning, research, planning, and writing. https://medium.com/heptabase/how...

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2yr ago

CW Lin

Portaly

@alanchan1209 upvote for one of the most focused founders I’ve ever met!

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2yr ago

Matt Gelgota

Hunter

@alanchan1209 Sorry for jumping the gun on you plan! Awesome product, I'm stoked to see how it develops. It's already become a key part of my workflow.

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2yr ago

Alan Chan

Heptabase

Maker

@mattgelgota No worries! We're happy you like Heptabase and find it useful!

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2yr ago

Tom Solid

Having spent over a decade exploring various note-taking solutions, and studying them professionally since 2018, our Co-Founder, Paco Cantero ( @pcantero ), and I recently came across Heptabase. Upon delving into the vision of Hepta's Co-Founder Alan Cahn ( @alanchan1209 ) behind the product and utilizing it firsthand, it became apparent to us that Heptabase is destined to be the next big thing in this domain! Paco and I have never been so unanimous in our praise for a productivity product as we are for Heptabase. To get a detailed insight into what makes Heptabase stand out, check out our video where we highlight its unique value propositions: 📺 https://youtu.be/66Bn4xrshog Our positive experience with Heptabase led us at the Paperless Movement® to fully embrace the tool, and the journey has been filled with eye-opening revelations. We have become increasingly confident that Heptabase is THE ideal tool for cognitive development. Following a recent in-depth interview with Co-Founder Alan Chan (that you can watch here ( 📺 https://youtu.be/IW4dROklMzE ), our conviction regarding the promising future of Heptabase has been solidified. For anyone seeking a personal knowledge management system that goes beyond the capabilities of paper or even sophisticated alternative PKM tools, Heptabase comes as our best recommendation. Heptabase is a tool we firmly believe can empower busy professionals and digital enthusiasts to leverage the digital world in unprecedented ways. And Alan and his team are just getting started! 🚀✨

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4.8

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Heptabase is highly praised for its visual note-taking capabilities, aiding users in organizing thoughts and managing knowledge effectively. Users appreciate its intuitive design and robust feature set, which supports both personal and collaborative projects. Many highlight its ability to enhance learning and brainstorming through a whiteboard approach. However, some users report performance issues with larger projects. The development team is commended for their responsiveness and regular updates, which continually improve the user experience. Overall, Heptabase is favored for its innovative approach to visual learning and knowledge management.

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visual note-taking (15)

knowledge management (11)

regular updates (9)

UI/UX design (7)

mind mapping (5)

visual learning (5)

community engagement (4)

infinite canvas (3)

whiteboard approach (3)

zettelkasten (3)

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performance issues (2)

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NeadReport

•1 review

As an early supporter, Hepta Discord mod, and avid user, I can truly say that this app reflects the hard work and dedication of a small and extremely involved dev team. @alanchan1209, @yeefun head up this dream team and are first class in all the right areas and for all the right reasons. The Hepta Discord server has over 900 members and there isn't one bug report, feature request, or question that doesn't get rock star treatment and a response from the founder himself. I was all-in when it was in Alpha development and two years later, I'm still on the sidelines cheering its innovation and accomplishments. Great stuff!

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2yr ago

Jell zone

•1 review

Let me explain which note-taking apps I've been using and what I might use in the future. I started with the commonly used Evernote. Over time, I felt its speed and efficiency didn't meet my needs, prompting a switch. The first app I considered was Notion. Being an early adopter, I bought a membership for over 10 years. Notion's database capabilities are impressive. However, when I needed deeper planning, I turned to XMind—a mind mapping tool I've used for nearly a decade that has significantly benefitted my work and life. I've always sought a tool that combined mind mapping with note-taking. When I came across Heptabase, I immediately gave it a try. Though there are minor issues, the experience is excellent. I particularly resonate with some of Alan's philosophies. After moving away from Notion, Heptabase became my primary note-taking app. Meanwhile, I also tried Obsidian. Its functions were overly complex. Despite being the fastest of all note apps I've tried, I eventually abandoned it. I've also used the SiYuan note app—a remarkable piece of software. The developer's integration skills are simply outstanding. Later, as my work became less complex but required more logging, I sought a quick note-taking tool with efficient block search capabilities. While I still use Heptabase (though less frequently due to its lackluster to-do management), I found Logseq to meet my needs. Its query function is robust, allowing for swift syncing of past notes into new ones, significantly reducing workload. However, it's essential to understand that any unorganized notes will become a mess over time. Many initially believed that bidirectional linking in notes would reduce organizational effort—an unrealistic expectation. Consequently, I returned to Heptabase. Encouragingly, their updated mind map feature is a fantastic aid in organizing thoughts, and their updated tags function similarly to Notion's. What's most impressive is their deep understanding of tags. Such a product can only come from profound contemplation of the ultimate form of note-taking. A common challenge users face is the excessive number of tags, making organization difficult. Heptabase integrates tags with its database, addressing its to-do management shortcoming and optimizing tag utilization. Organizing tags allows for deeper project labeling, reminiscent of my experience with Aeon Timeline. Essentially, it means customizing your database deeply while reusing database tags and quickly accessing all your databases—a feat Notion falls short on. Heptabase's underlying philosophy is that one must organize their notes, offering a clear method through tag marking and optimization. This approach is innovative; I'd even call it genius. But I hope Alan remains humble and continues his hard work. Although a couple of friends I introduced to Heptabase didn't renew their subscriptions, I'll continue to support it. Keep it up!

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2yr ago

Cory Chu

•1 review

Heptabase is sick. Especially for ppl who like to think using physical blackboard, it’s THE app you should definitely give it a try. It’s not perfect at the moment, but it’s already very powerful and can facilitate both learning and thinking processes. S/o to @alanchan1209 and the entire team.

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2yr ago