Where Stories Take Root.
The narrative architecture tool for Mac. Map characters, locations, and events on a beautiful organic canvas — then connect them with typed relationships like rivals, loves, and foreshadows.
Everything you need to architect your story
Powerful yet intuitive tools designed for storytellers. Map your narrative, see connections, and never lose track of a plotline again.
Story-Aware Nodes
Character, Location, Event, Item, Concept, and Chapter nodes — each with dedicated metadata fields that understand your narrative.
Typed Relationships
Connect nodes with meaningful relationships: rivals, loves, foreshadows, protects, and more. See your story’s web of connections at a glance.
Infinite Canvas
Pan, zoom, and explore your story world without limits. A silky-smooth canvas that scales from short story to epic saga.
Narrative Spine
Sequence chapters along a visual trunk. Drag to reorder, see cross-references light up, and track your story’s flow from beginning to end.
Genre Templates
Start with Novel, RPG Campaign, Screenplay, or Worldbuilding templates. Each pre-built with the right node types and structure for your genre.
Import & Export
PNG, PDF, SVG, Markdown, OPML, and FreeMind. Your story maps go wherever you need them.
Beautiful by default
Three carefully crafted themes included free. Go Pro for 10+ premium palettes that make your story maps stunning.
Light
Dark
Nature
Start free. Go Pro when you’re ready.
No subscriptions. No hidden costs. Just a one-time purchase for the full storytelling experience.
Seedling
Free forever
- Character, Location & Event nodes
- Novel genre template
- Typed relationships
- 3 themes, all layouts
- 50 nodes per map
- PNG & Markdown export
Ancient Oak
One-time purchase — yours forever
- Everything in Seedling
- Item, Concept & Chapter nodes
- Narrative Spine & Story Lens
- Story gap detection
- RPG, Screenplay & Worldbuilding templates
- 10+ premium themes, all export formats
- Unlimited nodes per map
Ready to architect your story?
Download SynapTree and start mapping your narrative with clarity and flow.