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ThoughtsWiseMapping
Free

The web app code is MIT licensed; the desktop client is closed source.

 Free

Free with unlimited maps; the hosted site shows advertising.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Web app supports local files and self-hosting
  • Desktop client supports multiple map structures
  • Unlimited maps at no cost
  • Self-hostable via Docker
  • The desktop client and plugins are closed source.
  • Hosted site shows advertisements
  • Focused on mind maps only
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted
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 Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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