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Thoughts vs MindMeister: catalog facts
Thoughts	MindMeister
Free The web app code is MIT licensed; the desktop client is closed source.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more maps and features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Android, Web
Web app supports local files and self-hosting Desktop client supports multiple map structures	Real-time collaboration with comments Runs in the browser with no install
The desktop client and plugins are closed source.	Requires an account Maps are stored in the service's cloud
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	Account 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 September 23, 2026

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