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Hazel vs Heptabase

Side-by-side comparison of two indie startups from the Startup Spotlight directory.

Option A
Hazel

Hazel

Productivity

Automated organization for your Mac.

Hazel watches folders and applies rules to keep your Mac organized — built by Noodlesoft, a solo developer for nearly 20 years.

Founder
Paul Kim
Founded
2006
Team
1-10
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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Option B
Heptabase

Heptabase

Productivity

Establish a visual understanding of your research.

Heptabase is a card-based visual notes app for researchers and students — Roam meets Miro, with a deeply considered UX.

Founder
Alan Chan
Founded
2021
Team
1-10
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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