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Heptabase vs Neoma

Both stand on personal knowledge management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Heptabase

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Heptabase combines visual knowledge tools with source-based AI and offline desktop access. Review the free-plan exclusions and the limits on editing after a trial or subscription ends.

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Neoma combines local Markdown notes with offline use, search, link graphs, and static-site publishing. The free Personal plan covers the listed individual use, while Team and Institutional plans add organisation-focused provisions.

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The facts

	Heptabase	Neoma
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Pro: $8.99 a month	Team: A$22 a month
Plans published	3	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	heptabase.com	neomadev.app
On personal knowledge management software	#5 of 32	#9 of 32

Heptabase: what it does well

Whiteboards and cards support visual organization.
AI can explain sources and organize knowledge.
Desktop data is available offline.
Supports six listed operating systems and web.
Content remains accessible and exportable after a subscription ends.

What to know first

Free plan excludes AI features.
Free plan excludes personal libraries and journals.
Cloud storage is not end-to-end encrypted.
Renewal is required to create or edit notes after a trial or subscription.

Neoma: what it does well

Notes stay as plain Markdown files in a chosen folder
Works without a network connection
Can publish selected notes as a static HTML site
Personal plan is free
Available on web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS

What to know first

Remote images and video embeds are blocked by default
Desktop and App Store editions are proprietary
Team costs A$22 a month
Institutional costs A$4,500 a year

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