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Tinderbox

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Spec score 7.9 #124 of 216 in Note-taking apps

Spec sheet

Purpose
Tinderbox is a workbench for ideas and plans that helps users analyze and understand information as their knowledge grows.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Intended users
Eastgate describes Tinderbox as useful for writers, journalists, researchers, teachers, workgroups, classrooms, and laboratories.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Supported platforms
macOSRead 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Integrations
Eastgate says Tinderbox works with Notes, Evernote, DEVONthink To Go, Dropbox, iCloud, and more.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Privacy
Eastgate says Tinderbox documents are stored on users’ computers, it does not collect information or sell it to third parties, and some releases may send anonymized usage information.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Support
A Tinderbox purchase includes a year of free upgrades and Eastgate support, and the maker points users to its forum and screencasts for help.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Headquarters
Watertown, Massachusetts, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Agents
Tinderbox agents continuously scan notes for criteria such as overdue tasks, incomplete notes, or selected topics.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
AI
Tinderbox 11.8’s AI bridge supports a broader range of models and allows users to provide models with resources and prompts from notes in a Hints folder.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
File formats
Tinderbox files are XML, and the application can create HTML, XML, RSS, OPML, and other exports.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Note sharing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Offline access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Platform requirement
Tinderbox requires macOS 12 or later; Eastgate also offers a version for older systems.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Trial limit
The free demonstration does everything Tinderbox does but can make only about thirty notes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Views
Users can view notes as maps, timelines, charts, and outlines.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Visual mapping
Tinderbox maps notes and lets users build relationships by arranging, shaping, coloring, and linking them.Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com

Plans and prices

Tinderbox $289 a month billed monthly Tinderbox 11.8.0 for Macintosh · Includes one year of free upgrades and Eastgate support Read 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Tinderbox $289, paid once billed monthly Tinderbox 11.8.0 for Macintosh · Includes one year of free upgrades and Eastgate support Read 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Subscribe Priced on request Annual updates · Cancel anytime Read 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Subscribe Price not published Annual updates · Cancel anytime Read 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Household $325, paid once billed monthly 5 people Read 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Household $325 a month billed monthly 5 people Read 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Ten Pack $645, paid once billed monthly 10 users Read 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Ten Pack $645 a month billed monthly 10 users Read 20 Sep 2026 · eastgate.com
Annual updates subscription $83 a year First year is $83; list price after that; renews automatically and can be canceled anytime Annual updates Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Upgrade from any previous version $98, paid once For existing Tinderbox users Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Tinderbox 11.8.0 for Macintosh $289, paid once macOS; includes a year of free upgrades and support Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com
Household license $325, paid once Up to five people living in the same household Read 12 Oct 2026 · eastgate.com

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