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Scrintal alternatives

Scrintal compared with 6 alternatives: Heptabase, Milanote, Obsidian, Roam Research, AFFiNE and 1 more.

Scrintal is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ScrintalThis toolFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows
HeptabaseFree trial · from $8.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
MilanoteFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Roam ResearchFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
AFFiNEFree plan · from $6.75/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CurioFree plan · from $5/moYesmacOS

How each one differs from Scrintal

  1. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Only Heptabase lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    • Heptabase also covers daily notes.
    • Scrintal also covers templates and research.

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

    Heptabase vs ScrintalHeptabase pricing and details

  2. Milanote

    Visual boards for organizing creative projects

    • Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Milanote has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Milanote lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
    • Milanote also covers web clipper and mind mapping.

    Suits: Designers, filmmakers and writers collecting references and ideas

    Milanote vs ScrintalMilanote pricing and details

  3. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Obsidian has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Obsidian lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Only Scrintal lists a web app.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs ScrintalObsidian pricing and details

  4. Roam Research

    Outliner for networked notes with bidirectional links

    • Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month). Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Only Roam Research lists an iOS app.
    • Only Scrintal lists a Windows app.
    • Roam Research also covers daily notes.
    • Scrintal also covers whiteboard, templates and research.

    Suits: People who work from daily notes and want every block to be linkable

    Roam Research vs ScrintalRoam Research pricing and details

  5. AFFiNE

    Open-source workspace that merges docs, whiteboards and databases

    • AFFiNE starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • AFFiNE has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AFFiNE lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AFFiNE lists a browser extension.
    • AFFiNE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want documents and a whiteboard in the same workspace

    AFFiNE vs ScrintalAFFiNE pricing and details

  6. 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. Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year).
    • Curio 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.
    • Curio can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Visual thinkers who plan projects on freeform pages

    Curio vs ScrintalCurio pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Scrintal

  • There is no free plan and no direct trial; a 14-day trial is available only through an existing user's invite link.
  • The single plan is billed annually at $108; the pricing data lists no monthly option.
  • Refunds are limited to the first 7 days of a new subscription, once per user, and are not given after a trial.
  • Desktop apps are offered for macOS and Windows; the site lists no mobile app.
Scrintal pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Scrintal?

The alternatives to Scrintal in this directory are Heptabase, Milanote, Obsidian, Roam Research, AFFiNE and Curio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Scrintal.

Is there a free alternative to Scrintal?

Yes. Milanote, Obsidian, AFFiNE and Curio have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Scrintal alternatives work on Linux?

The Scrintal listing does not include a Linux app. Heptabase, Obsidian and AFFiNE list one.

Which Scrintal alternatives work on Android?

The Scrintal listing does not include an Android app. Heptabase, Milanote, Obsidian and AFFiNE list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Scrintal?

AFFiNE is described as open source on its own site.

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.

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