What is Scapple used for?

Scapple is a freeform text-mapping tool from Literature & Latte for jotting down ideas anywhere on a page and connecting them with lines. It is a good fit for brainstorming ideas before writing.

How much does Scapple cost?

Scapple is a paid product with no free plan.

Is Scapple open source?

No. Scapple is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to Scapple include Freeplane, Drawnix and Ideon.

What are some alternatives to Scapple?

Scapple competes with Xmind, MindNode and Miro. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Scapple alternatives.

Scapple: features, pricing and alternatives

About Scapple

Scapple is a mapping tool for getting ideas down without the structure of an outline or a formal mind map. Notes can be placed anywhere on a blank page and linked with connecting lines, which suits early brainstorming and untangling the relationships between thoughts. It is published by Literature & Latte, the company also behind the Scrivener writing app.

Scapple is installed as a local desktop application rather than used as a hosted web service. Current platform support, licensing and pricing are published on the vendor's website, so check there before buying.

Key features

Freeform notes placed anywhere on the page
Link notes with connecting lines
Brainstorming without a fixed structure
Desktop app from Literature & Latte

Good fit for

→Brainstorming ideas before writing

Tags: mind-mapping; brainstorming; note-taking; visual-thinking; desktop

Scapple: questions and answers

What is Scapple used for?: Scapple is a freeform text-mapping tool from Literature & Latte for jotting down ideas anywhere on a page and connecting them with lines. It is a good fit for brainstorming ideas before writing.
How much does Scapple cost?: Scapple is a paid product with no free plan.
Is Scapple open source?: No. Scapple is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to Scapple include Freeplane, Drawnix and Ideon.
What are some alternatives to Scapple?: Scapple competes with Xmind, MindNode and Miro. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Scapple alternatives.