Tana
AI-first outliner and knowledge graph where supertags and AI commands turn notes into structured, queryable data.
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Tana scores 6.4/10 for free value in Workspace. The main constraint: Free plan with up to 20,000 nodes, 500 AI credits per month (about 100 minutes of transcription), up to 4 workspaces, and 0.5 GB file storage — no credit card required.
Free value score
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Key metrics
What you get
20,000 nodes free — typically 12-18 months of daily note-taking before the cap
500 AI credits every month, renewing — around 100 minutes of meeting transcription plus AI chat
Supertags and AI commands turn freeform notes into a structured, queryable knowledge graph
No credit card to sign up; first team member is free
Gotchas
- 20,000-node ceiling
A workspace holds up to 20,000 nodes on the free plan — typically 12-18 months of daily use — after which you must upgrade to a paid plan for unlimited nodes.
- 500 AI credits/month
Free users get 500 AI credits per month (about 100 minutes of meeting transcription, plus AI chat and voice memos). Credits renew monthly; running out requires upgrading to continue using AI features.
- 0.5 GB file storage
Total file storage is capped at 0.5 GB across the free account.
- 5 MB per-file upload
Individual file uploads are limited to 5 MB on the free plan.
- Max 4 workspaces
Free accounts get a personal workspace plus a maximum of 3 additional workspaces.
- 5 installed templates
Free plan limits you to 5 installed templates.
- Default AI model only
AI chat on Free is locked to the default model (GPT-4o at present); choosing other models requires a paid plan.
- No command-node creation
Creating new command nodes (custom AI/automation commands) requires a paid plan.
- Integrations & sync paid-only
Google Calendar sync, password-protected published pages, publishing templates, and Input API integrations (e.g. Readwise) are reserved for Plus and Pro.
- Voice memos saved as audio when out of credits
If AI credits run out, mobile voice memos save as audio and can only be transcribed later once credits are available.
Sources
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"all Free plan users now get 500 AI credits every month - enough for around 100 minutes of meeting transcription"
https://outliner.tana.inc/blog/introducing-ai-credits-in-tana-free -
"Max. 3 additional workspaces beyond your personal workspace ... Limits on file uploads remain in place (5MB per file, 0.5GB total file storage)"
https://outliner.tana.inc/blog/introducing-ai-credits-in-tana-free -
"Up to 3 workspaces / Up to 0.5 GB storage of uploaded files / 5 MB file size upload"
https://outliner.tana.inc/pricing -
"The workspace node limit (20,000 on Free) is generous. Active daily users report reaching it after 12-18 months of regular use."
https://aishortcutlab.com/tools/tana/review
