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Heptabase vs Ulysses

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

Option A
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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Option B
Ulysses

Ulysses

Productivity

The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

Ulysses is a Markdown-first writing app trusted by long-form writers, novelists, and bloggers — built by a small German team.

Founder
Max Seelemann
Founded
2003
Team
11-50
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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