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Thoughts vs MindMaster: catalog facts
Thoughts	MindMaster
Free The web app code is MIT licensed; the desktop client is closed source.	Freemium Free version available, with a paid professional version adding features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Web app supports local files and self-hosting Desktop client supports multiple map structures	Runs on desktop, web and mobile with cloud sync Converts maps into task boards and presentations
The desktop client and plugins are closed source.	This site and edition are in Chinese Advanced features require the paid version
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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