Alternatives · Whiteboards
Allume alternatives
Allume compared with 5 alternatives: Milanote, Kinopio, Scapple, MindNode and Heptabase.
Allume has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AllumeThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Milanote | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Kinopio | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Browser extension |
| Scapple | Free trial · from $20.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| MindNode | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Heptabase | Free trial · from $8.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Allume
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Milanote
Visual boards for organizing creative projects
- Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually. Allume starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year.
- Only Milanote lists a web app.
- Only Milanote lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
- Milanote also covers notes, web clipper, templates and mind mapping.
Suits: Designers, filmmakers and writers collecting references and ideas
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Kinopio
Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards
- Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. Allume starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year.
- Only Kinopio lists a web app.
- Only Kinopio lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
- Kinopio also covers notes, linked notes, tasks and mind mapping.
Suits: People who think by arranging notes in space rather than in lists
- Free trial · from $20.99 one-time
Scapple
Freeform mind-mapping app for writers, on Mac and Windows
- Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows). Allume starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year.
- Allume has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scapple lists a Windows app.
- Only Allume lists an iOS app.
- Scapple can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Writers working out plots, arguments or research before drafting
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
MindNode
Mind mapping and outlining app for Apple devices
- MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. Allume starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year.
- MindNode is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- MindNode also covers tasks and mind mapping.
- Allume also covers whiteboard.
Suits: People who work across a Mac, an iPhone and an iPad
- Free trial · from $8.99/mo
Heptabase
Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards
- Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Allume starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year.
- Allume has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Heptabase lists a web app.
- Only Heptabase lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
Suits: Students and researchers learning complex topics from PDFs and videos
Limits worth knowing in Allume
- Allume is offered only for Mac, iPad and iPhone; the vendor lists no web, Windows or Android version.
- The Free plan has a small board size and allows 2 workspaces, 100 cards per workspace and 1 other collaborator per workspace.
- The vendor deliberately leaves out drawing brushes, complex text formatting, and endless canvas zooming or rotation.
- Through Setapp the app is limited to 5 collaborators and needs a Mac, against unlimited collaborators on the Unlimited plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Allume?
The alternatives to Allume in this directory are Milanote, Kinopio, Scapple, MindNode and Heptabase. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Allume.
Is there a free alternative to Allume?
Yes. Milanote, Kinopio and MindNode have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Allume alternatives work on Windows?
The Allume listing does not include a Windows app. Milanote, Kinopio, Scapple and Heptabase list one.
Which Allume alternatives work on Linux?
The Allume listing does not include a Linux app. Kinopio and Heptabase list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.