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My Mind vs WiseMapping

Both stand on mind mapping tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

My Mind

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

My Mind provides broad mind-map editing, export, storage, and collaboration choices at no cost. Self-hosting has a server requirement, and browser localStorage links are not shareable.

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Choose WiseMapping for free mind mapping with unlimited maps, broad platform availability, collaboration, and export options. Consider another fit if uninterrupted, error-free, or secure service is essential, since its terms provide no such warranty.

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The facts

	My Mind	WiseMapping
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted, Web	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	WiseMapping
Website	my-mind.github.io	wisemapping.com
On mind mapping tools	#30 of 72	#26 of 72

My Mind: what it does well

Free plan with unlimited mind-map creation
Real-time collaboration through Firebase storage
Exports to image and multiple map formats
Runs on web or self-hosted servers
Google Drive sharing via permalink permissions

What to know first

LocalStorage permalinks cannot be shared
Directly opening index.html does not work
Self-hosting requires a local web server

WiseMapping: what it does well

Free plan includes unlimited maps.
Available on web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Desktop apps are intended for offline use.
Maps can be shared, collaboratively edited, and embedded.
Imports from Freeplane, XMind, and Mind Manager.

What to know first

The service terms do not warrant uninterrupted, error-free, or secure service.
Accounts may be terminated after nine months without login.
The privacy policy says the service stores maps and previous versions.

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