Tinderbox pricing
Tinderbox is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates.
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free demo with every feature, limited to about thirty notes
| 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. |
Read from eastgate.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Tinderbox before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Tinderbox
- 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
How Tinderbox's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinderbox | $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates | No | |
| DEVONthink | $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates | No | Compare |
| Curio | $5 per month, billed yearly ($60), or $99.99 one-time license | Yes | Compare |
| TheBrain | $15 per month, billed at $180 per year (Pro Service) | Yes | Compare |
| Heptabase | $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88) | No | Compare |
| Obsidian | $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on) | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Tinderbox pricing questions
Is Tinderbox free?
No, Tinderbox is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free demo with every feature, limited to about thirty notes.
How much does Tinderbox cost?
Tinderbox lists 3 plans. Tinderbox: $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. Household: $325 one-time license for up to five people. Ten Pack: $645 one-time ten-user license. Prices were read from eastgate.com on Oct 6, 2026.
Does Tinderbox have a free trial?
Yes. Free demo with every feature, limited to about thirty notes.
When were Tinderbox's prices last checked?
On Oct 6, 2026, against eastgate.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.