| Topic | SnapSplit | Typical whiteboard tools | Typical planning tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main workspace | One whiteboard for notes, documents, lists, charts, and maps. | Freeform drawing. Shapes hold no structured data. | Tasks, statuses, and dates. Notes are attachments. |
| Connectors | Smart connectors carry context like a location, date, or dataset. | Lines connect shapes but carry no data. | Links between tasks, limited to each task's fields. |
| Expenses | Split receipts by who paid, with balances on the board. | Not a typical use. Costs live in a separate sheet. | Not built in. Needs a separate app. |
| Collaboration* | Trips, timelines, polls, lists, and calendar events in one place. | Visual layouts, but lists do not update each other. | Strong for tasks and schedules. Separate from notes and receipts. |
| Your data | Runs locally. Cloud optional. | Usually cloud-hosted, with an account. | Usually cloud-hosted, with an account. |
| Platforms | Native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux. | Usually web-based, with desktop and mobile apps. | Usually web-based, with mobile apps. |
| Availability | Pre-release. No installers yet. | Released and in daily use. | Released and in daily use. |
* Not in beta.
Another tool may fit better...
- You need web or mobile access today. SnapSplit is desktop-only.
- You need real-time collaboration. Collaboration over a local network is a separate track and is not part of the first release.
- You need a released, supported product now. SnapSplit is pre-release.
- You only need a simple document, a grid of numbers, or a single expense tracker.