WiseMapping
WiseMapping is a free, open-source mind mapping tool for brainstorming, learning, note-taking, planning, and organizing ideas around a central theme.
What WiseMapping is
WiseMapping is a free, open-source mind mapping tool for brainstorming, learning, note-taking, planning, and organizing ideas around a central theme. It supports creating, sharing, collaborating on, and viewing maps, which can also be embedded in web pages, blogs, and documentation. The homepage describes using ChatGPT to turn prompts into share-ready maps. WiseMapping runs in a browser and offers desktop apps for macOS, Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit), and Linux, with offline use described for desktop versions. WiseMapping Server can run the full platform on your own infrastructure through Docker. Maps can be imported from Freeplane, XMind, and Mind Manager, then exported to PDF, SVG, Freeplane, and other formats. The Free plan is free and includes unlimited maps forever. Accessibility options include keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and high contrast.
Good
- Free plan includes unlimited maps forever
- Supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and self-hosting
- Desktop versions support offline use
- Imports and exports several map formats
- Offers ChatGPT-assisted map creation
Watch out
- No free trial is listed
- Service stores maps and previous versions
- Terms do not warrant uninterrupted or secure service
- Accounts may be terminated after nine months without login
Who it suits
It suits individuals and teams organizing ideas visually, including people who need browser, desktop, offline, or self-hosted access. The free plan also fits users wanting unlimited maps without a paid subscription.
Verdict
WiseMapping combines broad platform support with free unlimited mapping, offline desktop use, imports, exports, collaboration, and self-hosting. Review its data-retention terms and service limitations before relying on it for critical work.
Plans and prices
From WiseMapping's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Unlimited maps · 100% free; truly unlimited maps forever |
| WiseMapping | Free | Free SaaS mind mapping · truly unlimited maps · no restrictions stated |
The facts
Each one read from WiseMapping's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accessibility
- The terms list keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and high contrast options as accessibility features.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Account retention
- The FAQ says users can delete their account and associated data from account settings; the terms say accounts may be terminated after nine months without login.checked 11 Oct 2026
- AI
- The homepage says ChatGPT can turn prompts into share-ready mind maps.checked 11 Oct 2026
- AI assistance
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Collaboration
- The service supports creating, sharing, collaborating on, and viewing mind maps.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Data protection
- The privacy policy says it is designed to comply with GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable data protection laws, and describes users' GDPR rights.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Embedding
- Maps can be embedded in web pages, blogs, and documentation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- PDF,SVG,Freeplanechecked 20 Sep 2026
- Import and export
- The homepage lists importing from Freeplane, XMind, and Mind Manager, and exporting to PDF, SVG, Freeplane, and other formats.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Offline desktop
- Desktop apps are offered for macOS, Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit), and Linux, with offline use described as a purpose of the desktop version.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Offline mode
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Open source
- WiseMapping describes itself as a free web-based open-source mind map project and provides links to its source code and license.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the service stores and processes mind maps and previous versions, and identifies DigitalOcean as hosting application data.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- WiseMapping is a mind mapping tool for brainstorming, learning, note-taking, planning, and organizing ideas around a central theme.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security limits
- The terms say the service is provided as-is and as-available and do not warrant uninterrupted, error-free, or secure service.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- WiseMapping Server runs the full platform on the user's own infrastructure using Docker.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site lists FAQ and contact support, including [email protected] on the homepage.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2007checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- web,windows,macos,linux,self_hostedchecked 20 Sep 2026
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