Are.na
Collection-based knowledge network that connects links, images, notes and files through reusable channels.
Meet Are.na
Are.na organizes saved material into channels rather than treating every bookmark as an isolated link. Images, web pages, text and files can be connected to multiple contexts, allowing collections to develop into research projects or shared explorations.
A limited free account is available, with subscription tiers for larger libraries and advanced tools. The product is useful for people who want deliberate curation and connections between ideas. Public, closed and private channels have different visibility settings, so privacy should be chosen consciously.
- Payment structure
- Freemium subscription
- Hosting model
- Vendor-hosted service
- Free option
- Yes - limited free plan
- App types
- Web app / website service | Native mobile app
Payment and hosting
Free Guest plan up to 200 blocks; Premium USD 7/month or USD 70/year; Supporter USD 120/year.
| Vendor-hosted | Yes |
|---|---|
| Self-hosted | Not listed |
| Open-source status | Not listed |
Where you can use it
| iPhone / iOS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Android | Not listed |
| macOS | Not listed |
| Windows | Not listed |
| Linux | Not listed |
| Web app | Yes |
| Progressive web app | Not listed |
| Command-line tool | Not listed |
| Chrome extension | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Safari extension | Not listed |
| Firefox extension | Not listed |
| Edge extension | Not listed |
| Bookmarklet | Not listed |
| Mobile share capture | Not listed |
| Other browser support | Not separately verified |
What to check before choosing
Test the capture and retrieval routes you need, inspect an export, and confirm current plan limits before moving your main library.
Research snapshot: September 17, 2026. Official public pages / publisher documentation reviewed; not hands-on tested.
Publisher sources
Compare the recorded detail with the publisher’s latest documentation. See how this directory is researched.
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