Tana

Tana is an advanced knowledge management platform that combines outlining with database capabilities through "supertags" - tags that can have fields, schemas, and custom views. This creates a hybrid between freeform note-taking and structured databases, allowing users to build personalized knowledge systems that adapt to their thinking without forcing rigid structures upfront.

Best For: Power users, consultants, and researchers who need flexible knowledge management that can handle both freeform notes and structured data in a unified system.

Key Features

What are Tana's supertags and how do they work?
Supertags are tags with schema attached. Apply a supertag to transform any outline node into a structured item with fields. For example, #person might have fields for email, company, and meeting notes. Same node can have multiple supertags. Create custom views to display and filter tagged items.

How does Tana handle queries and views?
Advanced query system finds and displays information based on supertags, fields, dates, and relationships. Save queries as "live searches" that update automatically. Build dashboards combining multiple views. Filter, sort, and group by any field. Calculations and aggregations for quantitative data.

What makes Tana's structure unique?
Everything is an outline node that can contain text, supertags, fields, and children. Infinite nesting creates hierarchical structure. Bidirectional links and references connect related information. Commands and keyboard shortcuts for rapid navigation. Templates for common structures.

Can Tana replace specialized tools?
Flexible enough to be a task manager, CRM, reading list, meeting notes system, or research database. Build custom workflows matching your exact needs. Import data from other tools. No need to maintain multiple separate apps for structured data.

Pricing & Plans

Free: Full feature access with some limitations, waitlist required
Believer: $10/month - Priority access, unlimited usage, early feature access
Enterprise: Custom pricing - Team features, SSO, dedicated support

Free tier provides generous access to core features. Paid plans remove restrictions and add collaborative features.

Limitations

• Very steep learning curve (not beginner-friendly)
• Interface complexity can overwhelm new users
• Requires investment in building supertag schemas
• Still in active development with occasional changes

Getting Started

1. Join waitlist and get invited to Tana
2. Start with daily notes and basic outlining
3. Gradually add simple supertags (like #book or #person)
4. Build fields and schemas as patterns emerge
5. Create views and queries to surface information

Learn More: tana.inc