How is Are.na different from other tools?

Are.na takes a uniquely cooperative approach to building and sharing knowledge.

• Unlike social media, Are.na is free of ads, likes, and recommended content.

• Unlike Slack, Are.na isn't designed to distract you.

• Unlike most productivity tools, Are.na doesn't force you into a structure or measure your worth by checking boxes.

Instead, Are.na helps you develop ideas organically through associative thinking.

Simple collections link together into expansive networks, creating a shared archive of many kinds of knowledge. It's all free for you to use for your own purposes.