Kosmik

Visual canvas for research with a built-in browser

A whiteboard-style app with a built-in web browser and PDF reader for collecting and organizing research visually. For designers, students and researchers.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Web, Mac, Windows

Categories: Notes & Knowledge

Kosmik is an alternative to

Miro

Kosmik compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Kosmik	Free plan	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows
Heptabase	Paid	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Milanote	Free plan	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
AFFiNE	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
SilverBullet	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
Highlights	Free plan	–	–	Mac, iOS
Tana	Free plan	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android

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Questions

Is Kosmik free?

Kosmik is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Kosmik run on?

Kosmik is available for Web, Mac, Windows.

What are some alternatives to Kosmik?

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