Tana
Outliner-based knowledge OS with structured fields and AI commands that work on every node.
Tana is an outliner-based knowledge OS with structured fields and AI commands that work on every node. Tana uses supertags, which are structured templates with typed fields that can be applied to any node in the outline.
About Tana
Tana is an outliner-based knowledge tool that organizes information as nested nodes and adds structured, typed fields on top of them.
Its defining feature is supertags: structured templates with typed fields you can apply to any node in the outline. On top of that, AI commands like extract, summarize, transform, and translate can be run on individual nodes or selections, so the same node holds both structured data and AI actions.
It fits people who want structured, database-like notes rather than plain text, and who work on the web or on the macOS and Windows desktop apps. It is a weaker fit if you rely on mobile, since there is no dedicated mobile app and phone use is limited to the responsive web interface. The supertag and command system also carries a learning curve versus simpler note apps, and it is a closed-source hosted service with no self-hosting, which means vendor lock-in for stored data.
Against simpler note-taking apps, Tana trades ease of entry for a typed, structured outline with built-in AI commands.
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What it does well
- Tana uses supertags, which are structured templates with typed fields that can be applied to any node in the outline.
- Tana offers AI commands (such as extract, summarize, transform, and translate) that can be invoked on individual nodes or selections.
- Tana's interface is built on an outliner paradigm, allowing nested hierarchical organization of information.
- Tana is available as a web app and as native desktop apps for macOS and Windows.
Where it falls short
- Tana does not offer a dedicated mobile app, so mobile use is limited to the responsive web interface.
- Tana's supertag and command system has a notable learning curve for new users compared to simpler note-taking apps.
- Tana is a closed-source, hosted service with no self-hosting option, creating vendor lock-in for stored data.
Tagged
- Web-based
- Free
- Freemium
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</a>Frequently asked questions
- What is Tana?
- Tana is an outliner-based knowledge OS with structured fields and AI commands that work on every node.
- Is Tana free?
- Tana offers a free tier and paid plans with higher limits or premium features.
- What platforms does Tana support?
- Tana runs on web, mac, win.
- What category does Tana belong to?
- Tana is in the AI Productivity category — AI-powered task trackers, calendars, note tools, and meeting assistants. Helps you do more with less context-switching.
- What are the downsides of Tana?
- Tana does not offer a dedicated mobile app, so mobile use is limited to the responsive web interface. Tana's supertag and command system has a notable learning curve for new users compared to simpler note-taking apps. Tana is a closed-source, hosted service with no self-hosting option, creating vendor lock-in for stored data.