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Tana Outliner alternatives

Tana Outliner compared with 7 alternatives: Logseq, Roam Research, Capacities, Anytype, Notion and 2 more.

Tana Outliner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, billed yearly. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Tana OutlinerThis toolFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
LogseqFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Roam ResearchFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
CapacitiesFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AnytypeFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
NotionFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
HeptabaseFree trial · from $8.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
WorkflowyFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Tana Outliner

  1. Logseq

    Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files

    • Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers Markdown and whiteboard.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and tasks.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files

    Logseq vs Tana OutlinerLogseq pricing and details

  2. Roam Research

    Outliner for networked notes with bidirectional links

    • Roam Research starts at $15 per month, or $165 per year ($13.75 a month). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
    • Tana Outliner has a free plan. Roam Research does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tana Outliner lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and tasks.

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

    Roam Research vs Tana OutlinerRoam Research pricing and details

  3. Capacities

    Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    • Capacities also covers web clipper.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and tasks.

    Suits: People who organize notes around people, books and projects rather than folders

    Capacities vs Tana OutlinerCapacities pricing and details

  4. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Tana Outliner lists a web app.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes, linked notes, daily notes and tasks.

    Suits: People who want encrypted notes that keep working without an internet connection

    Anytype vs Tana OutlinerAnytype pricing and details

  5. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Notion lists a browser extension.
    • Only Tana Outliner lists a Linux app.
    • Notion also covers databases, wiki and templates.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes, linked notes, daily notes and tasks.

    Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace

    Notion vs Tana OutlinerNotion pricing and details

  6. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
    • Tana Outliner has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heptabase lists a browser extension.
    • Heptabase also covers whiteboard.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and tasks.

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

    Heptabase vs Tana OutlinerHeptabase pricing and details

  7. Workflowy

    Outliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list

    • Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Workflowy lists a browser extension.
    • Workflowy also covers kanban boards.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and daily notes.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and nested lists

    Workflowy vs Tana OutlinerWorkflowy pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Tana Outliner

  • AI features run on monthly credits (500 on the Free plan), and Free users cannot top up.
  • Google Calendar sync and unlimited workspaces need Plus; the Readwise integration and Input API need Pro.
  • The Free plan is limited to 3 workspaces, 0.5 GB of file storage and 5 MB per upload.
  • The name Tana now also refers to a separate meeting platform from the same company at tana.inc, with its own pricing.
Tana Outliner pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Tana Outliner?

The alternatives to Tana Outliner in this directory are Logseq, Roam Research, Capacities, Anytype, Notion, Heptabase and Workflowy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tana Outliner.

Is there a free alternative to Tana Outliner?

Yes. Logseq, Capacities, Anytype, Notion and Workflowy have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Tana Outliner?

Logseq 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 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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