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WiseMappingThoughts
Free

Free with unlimited maps; the hosted site shows advertising.

 Free

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

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Unlimited maps at no cost
  • Self-hostable via Docker
  • Web app supports local files and self-hosting
  • Desktop client supports multiple map structures
  • Hosted site shows advertisements
  • Focused on mind maps only
  • The desktop client and plugins are closed source.
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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