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mindmaps vs MindView
Both stand on mind mapping software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
mindmaps provides a free, open-source way to create mind maps in a browser, with offline operation and local storage. Its feature-complete, lightly maintained status is important for anyone seeking ongoing development.
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Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
MindView combines cross-platform mind mapping with offline use, collaboration, AI assistance, and presentation mode. Its wide export support may help users continue work in many other formats, but the product has no free plan and costs $340 annually.
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| mindmaps | MindView | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | MindView Suite Subscription: $340 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | mindmaps | MindView |
| Website | mindmaps.app | matchware.com |
| On mind mapping software | #35 of 72 | #64 of 72 |
mindmaps: what it does well
- Works offline in the browser
- Free forever with no ads
- Open source under AGPL
- Supports self-hosting as static files
- Stores maps in LocalStorage
What to know first
- Project is not actively maintained
- Maps depend on browser LocalStorage
- Critical fixes only may be possible
MindView: what it does well
- Works on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows
- Supports real-time collaboration
- Includes offline mode and AI assistance
- Exports to office, project, web, XML, and picture formats
- Includes presentation mode
What to know first
- No free plan
- Costs $340 per year
- Paid yearly subscription required
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