Tinderbox discounts and coupons
2 offers stated by Tinderbox itself (other savings). Its paid plans start at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
About coupon codes
We found no public coupon or promo code on Tinderbox’s own pages, so this page lists none. Everything below is a price or offer Tinderbox states itself, with a link to where it says so. Codes found only on coupon sites could not be checked, and we don’t pass them on.
Tinderbox discounts it states itself
- Other savingsHousehold and multi-user licenses
A Household license covers up to five people living together for $325, and a ten-user license costs $645, against $289 for a single license.
Stated on eastgate.com - Other savingsUpdate subscription with a cheaper first year
An update subscription renews the yearly updates automatically. Its first year is listed at $83, with later years at the regular upgrade price, currently $98.
Stated on eastgate.com
Try Tinderbox before you pay
- Free trial
- Free demo with every feature, limited to about thirty notes
What Tinderbox costs without a discount
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Tinderbox | $289one-time license, with a year of free updates | Tinderbox 11.8 for Mac. The order page also showed a $217 SummerFest sale price, but the checkout listed no discount when checked. |
| Household | $325one-time license for up to five people | Family pack for up to five people living in the same household, for use on any of their computers. |
| Ten Pack | $645one-time ten-user license | Aimed at schools, libraries and work teams. 50- and 100-workstation licenses are listed at $1,595 and $2,695. |
Cheaper alternatives to Tinderbox
- ObsidianCompare
$4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on) · has a free plan
- CurioCompare
$5 per month, billed yearly ($60), or $99.99 one-time license · has a free plan
- TheBrainCompare
$15 per month, billed at $180 per year (Pro Service) · has a free plan
Tools we list as alternatives to Tinderbox that start cheaper or have a free plan, going by each one’s own prices.
Tinderbox discount questions
Is there a Tinderbox coupon or promo code?
We found no public coupon or promo code on Tinderbox's own pages, as read on Oct 6, 2026, so none is listed here. What Tinderbox does state: household and multi-user licenses and update subscription with a cheaper first year. Codes that only coupon sites carry could not be checked against eastgate.com.
How can I get Tinderbox cheaper?
Household and multi-user licenses. A Household license covers up to five people living together for $325, and a ten-user license costs $645, against $289 for a single license. This page lists 1 more way it states.
Does Tinderbox have a student discount?
No student or education price was stated on Tinderbox's own pages, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
Does Tinderbox have a free trial?
Yes. Free demo with every feature, limited to about thirty notes.
What is a cheaper alternative to Tinderbox?
Of the tools we list as alternatives, Obsidian, Curio and TheBrain start cheaper or have a free plan. Each one's own prices are on its page here.