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Coppice alternatives

Coppice compared with 5 alternatives: Heptabase, Scrintal, Curio, Tinderbox and TheBrain.

Coppice has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CoppiceThis toolFree plan · from $1.99/moYesmacOS
HeptabaseFree trial · from $8.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ScrintalFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows
CurioFree plan · from $5/moYesmacOS
TinderboxFree trial · from $289 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
TheBrainFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Coppice

  1. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Coppice starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Coppice has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a web app.
    • Only Heptabase lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Students and researchers learning complex topics from PDFs and videos

    Heptabase vs CoppiceHeptabase pricing and details

  2. Scrintal

    Visual note-taking on an infinite canvas of linked docs

    • Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). Coppice starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Coppice has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a Windows app.
    • Scrintal also covers templates and research.

    Suits: Students and researchers mapping reading notes visually

    Scrintal vs CoppiceScrintal pricing and details

  3. Curio

    Freeform Mac notebook with mind maps, lists and Kanban

    • Curio starts at $5 per month, billed yearly ($60), or $99.99 one-time license. Coppice starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Curio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Curio also covers Markdown, kanban boards and mind mapping.
    • Coppice also covers linked notes and whiteboard.

    Suits: Visual thinkers who plan projects on freeform pages

    Curio vs CoppiceCurio pricing and details

  4. Tinderbox

    Mac tool for mapping, analyzing and sharing notes

    • Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. Coppice starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Coppice has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Tinderbox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Coppice also covers whiteboard.

    Suits: Writers, researchers and analysts working through large sets of notes

    Tinderbox vs CoppiceTinderbox pricing and details

  5. TheBrain

    Visual knowledge network linking notes, files and web links

    • TheBrain starts at $15 per month, billed at $180 per year (Pro Service). Coppice starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only TheBrain lists a web app.
    • Only TheBrain lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TheBrain also covers Markdown and mind mapping.
    • Coppice also covers whiteboard.

    Suits: People who organize ideas as a network instead of folders

    TheBrain vs CoppiceTheBrain pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Coppice

  • It runs on the Mac only and requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later.
  • The vendor does not say which features need Coppice Pro. The former maker's site listed unlimited canvases, page folders and automatic linking as Pro in the earlier version.
  • Coppice Pro is sold only as a subscription, at $1.99 a month or $19.99 a year; no one-time purchase is listed.
  • The app changed hands with the 2026 version, and M Cubed Software's site has purchases of the earlier direct-download version disabled.
Coppice pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Coppice?

The alternatives to Coppice in this directory are Heptabase, Scrintal, Curio, Tinderbox and TheBrain. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Coppice.

Is there a free alternative to Coppice?

Yes. Curio and TheBrain have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Coppice alternatives work on Windows?

The Coppice listing does not include a Windows app. Heptabase, Scrintal and TheBrain list one.

Which Coppice alternatives work on Linux?

The Coppice listing does not include a Linux app. Heptabase and TheBrain list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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