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Category: Visual BrainstormingVerified for 2025
Top Recommended Replacements
Obsidian Canvas
FREETop Professional Alternative
Why we like it
100% free with Obsidian; supports local Markdown files, images, and web embeds; infinite canvas; incredible community plugin support; local-first privacy.
Keep in mind
Requires setting up an Obsidian vault first; slightly higher learning curve than Scapple's 'double-click-and-type' UI.
Kinopio
FREEBest for Creative Play
Why we like it
Beautiful, tactile web-based interface; focuses on spatial thinking; easy sharing and real-time collaboration; supports cards, images, and drawing.
Keep in mind
Subscription-based for unlimited cards; browser-only (no offline-first native app like Scapple).
Heptabase
Best for Visual Learning
Why we like it
The 'next-gen' Scapple; converts visual cards into a structured knowledge base; powerful PDF annotation and bidirectional linking; seamless cross-platform sync.
Keep in mind
Expensive monthly subscription; overkill for simple brainstorming tasks.
Apple Freeform
FREEBest for Apple Ecosystem
Why we like it
Already installed on Mac/iPad/iPhone; incredible stylus support on iPad; supports almost any file type; high-performance infinite canvas.
Keep in mind
Strictly limited to the Apple ecosystem; lacks the specialized 'stacking' and text-alignment features of Scapple.
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