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24 alternatives to PencilTree

Video-based wiki where subjects are hierarchically organized

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. PencilTree launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Channelkit 2.0▲205

   File your pile into a tidy visual knowledge base

   2016 · channelkit.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Torchpad▲79

   The simplest way to make a wiki (also mobile/responsive)

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Wikiverse▲119

   An interactive galaxy of Wikipedia knowledge ✨

   2016 · wikiverse.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   QueryTree▲78

   Straightforward data reporting and visualization

   2017 · querytreeapp.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   embedtree▲71

   A simple service for curating and sharing great content

   2015 · embedtree.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Grid▲218

   An iPad dashboard for families

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Cwiki▲130

   A Command line interface for searching Wikipedia!

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Niles▲243

   A wiki you can talk to

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Forestry▲187

   A lightweight CMS for Jekyll and Hugo sites

   2016 · tina.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Slinky▲110

    Your slack links — organized!

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    CODY▲136

    Free library of HTML, CSS, & JS nuggets

    2014 · codyhouse.co · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Cycles▲179

    Visual feedback and approvals for web development

    2016 · cycleshq.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Ginkgotree▲73

    A Tumblr for making your own textbooks

    2014 · ginkgotree.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Littlelogs▲145

    A social journal of progress on your projects

    2015 · littlelogs.co · its alternatives →

15. 15
    OrganizeTube▲64

    Create video playlists from Youtube, Vimeo and other sources

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Loose Leaf▲92

    Gesture based brainstorming

    2015 · getlooseleaf.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Devmag▲133

    A network re-thought for software developers

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    How To Build This▲144

    A platform for makers to find the right tools

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Twittume▲106

    Skills tracker using short notes and hashtags

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    KnowledgeTree▲92

    Predict what to pitch to every prospect

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Wibe▲85

    Surf Wikipedia with the Power of YouTube

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    pingdeck▲114

    Build smart mini-websites with sharing-superpowers

    2016 · expireddomains.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Founch▲95

    A new way to explore the web (an advanced Wikipedia)

    2015 · founch.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The Podcast Universe▲111

    Visualization of podcast networks

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →