The Mapify Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Mapify in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Mapify
The Insider’s Guide
Turn PDFs, videos, web pages and audio into AI mind maps
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI research tools, read from Mapify’s own pages.
Made by SUPERMIND PTE. LIMITED · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Mapify’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Mapify’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 19 of the 49 other AI research tools we grade
Mapify turns documents, YouTube videos, web pages, audio recordings, images and pasted text into mind maps that can be edited, chatted with and exported. It runs on the web, as a browser extension and in mobile and Mac apps under one subscription. Use is metered in monthly AI credits that depend on the model and the length of the content.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Mapify, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Credits depend on the model and word count, so you have to learn what an action costs.
- 1
Best for turning PDFs and videos into mind maps
Mapify turns PDFs, YouTube videos, web pages and audio into AI mind maps.
- 2
Paid plans start at $5.99 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $5.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
- 3
You can try it first
Free plan with 30 AI credits granted once, no credit card needed; credits do not refill.
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
Web, iOS, Android and macOS, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Many source types
Builds maps from PDFs and documents, YouTube videos, web pages, pasted text, audio and podcast recordings, and images, in more than 30 languages.
- 6
Chat and expand
Chat with a file or map, search the web to add sources, and grow any branch with one click. AI chat is listed from the Pro plan.
- 7
Video timestamps and transcripts
Map branches for videos link to key moments, and a full transcript is available.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 19 of 49
That is against the other AI research tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Mapify you would be making an AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Mapify at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $5.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free plan with 30 AI credits granted once, no credit card needed; credits do not refill.
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- SUPERMIND PTE. LIMITED
- Category
- AI Research Tools
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for turning PDFs and videos into mind maps
Mapify turns PDFs, YouTube videos, web pages and audio into AI mind maps. The free plan is 30 credits, once, and every AI action spends credits that don't carry over, with audio, Deep Research and AI chat reserved for Pro at $11.99 a month.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Basic is $5.99 a month billed yearly ($9.99 monthly), inside the research category's cheaper quarter, which starts at $7.50. Pro is $11.99. |
| Free plan and trial | C | The Free plan grants 30 AI credits one time, no card, which the FAQ calls a trial. They don't refill, so it's a taster rather than a plan. |
| Features | C | Many source types, chat, export and slides. The listing shows audio and image summaries, Deep Research and timestamps as Pro-only, and the Powerful model as not in Basic. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Credits depend on the model and word count, so you have to learn what an action costs. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, Chrome extension, iPhone, Android and Mac, with YouTube as the only integration. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Mapify is for
- Fits if you think in diagrams and want a map of a long PDF or video
- Works for someone who wants maps on both a phone and a Mac
Who it is not for
- Tight if you stay free: 30 credits once and they never refill
- Pricey if you want audio, Deep Research or AI chat, which need Pro at $11.99 a month
- Watch out: credits are used by every AI action, don't carry over and reset monthly
- Watch out: monthly-billing prices appear as crossed-out figures beside the yearly ones
Good to know
Good for
- Students and researchers who study from lectures, papers and videos
- People who prefer a visual outline over a text summary
- Anyone who wants one subscription across web, extension and phone
Worth knowing
- Credits are consumed by every AI action, depend on the model and word count, do not carry over, and refresh monthly.
- The Free plan grants 30 credits once, which the FAQ calls a trial, and the Powerful model is not part of Basic.
- Audio and image summaries, Deep Research, timestamps and AI chat need Pro at $11.99 a month on yearly billing.
- The monthly-billing prices appear as crossed-out figures beside the yearly ones on the pricing page.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$5.99
A month to start
Mapify is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
They don't refill, so it's a taster rather than a plan.
Free
$0
30 AI credits granted once: 5 PDF or document maps, 5 YouTube maps, prompt and Markdown maps, and YouTube transcripts.
Basic
$5.99
per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly)
1,000 AI credits a month with the Instant model, PDF and YouTube summaries, editing, export to PDF, Markdown or SVG, and slides.
Pro
$11.99
per month, billed yearly ($19.99 billed monthly)
2,000 AI credits a month, the Powerful model, audio and image summaries, Deep Research, files up to 10M words, and AI chat. Listed with a free trial.
Unlimited
$17.99
per month, billed yearly ($29.99 billed monthly)
Unlimited AI credits and everything in Pro, plus priority access to new features and priority support. Listed with a free trial.
Trying it first
Free plan with 30 AI credits granted once, no credit card needed; credits do not refill.
Read from mapify.so on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
40% off with yearly billing
The Yearly option shows each paid plan 40% below its monthly price, for example $5.99 a month on Basic against $9.99.
Stated on mapify.soEducation
30% off for students and educators
The pricing page says students and educators can get a 30% education discount.
Stated on mapify.so
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: Web, macOS, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Turn PDFs, videos, web pages and audio into AI mind maps. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, transcription, chat assistant, mind mapping, presentations.
Many source types, chat, export and slides.
- Many source types
- Builds maps from PDFs and documents, YouTube videos, web pages, pasted text, audio and podcast recordings, and images, in more than 30 languages.
- Chat and expand
- Chat with a file or map, search the web to add sources, and grow any branch with one click. AI chat is listed from the Pro plan.
- Video timestamps and transcripts
- Map branches for videos link to key moments, and a full transcript is available.
- Export and slides
- Share by link or export to image, PDF or Markdown, and turn a map into slides.
- Cross-platform sync
- One subscription covers the web, browser extension, and iOS, Android, iPadOS and macOS apps.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
- YouTube
Mapify is made by SUPERMIND PTE. LIMITED.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
19/49
Other AI research tools it is graded above
Mapify's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 19 of the 49 other AI research tools we grade, and level with 13.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 36 of 49) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $5.99 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 4 of the 35 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 3 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 50 AI research tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Mapify’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 36 of 49
- CFree plan and trialAbove 4 of 49
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 49
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 49
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 16 of 49
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 40 AI research tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Mapify is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Mapify you would be making an AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $71.88 a year.
What you could make
- Mind mapping: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- An AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make.
- Speech turned into text you can trust.
- A slide editor.
- Apps for macOS, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. Mapify’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
NoteGPT, Otio, Eightify, Liner and Paperguide
The 5 tools Mapify is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
NoteGPT
Free plan · from $9/mo
AI notes, video summaries, transcription and research in one app.
- NoteGPT has a free plan. Mapify does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mapify lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
- Mapify also covers presentations.
- 2.8GPA
Otio
Free plan · from $7/mo
AI research workspace for chatting across many sources.
- Otio has a free plan. Mapify does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mapify lists an Android app.
- Only Otio lists Windows and Linux apps.
- 2.4GPA
Eightify
Free trial
AI summaries and key insights for YouTube videos.
- Only Mapify lists a web app.
- Only Mapify lists a macOS app.
- Mapify also covers mind mapping and presentations.
- 2.6GPA
Liner
Free plan · from $14.99/mo
AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer.
- Liner has a free plan. Mapify does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Liner lists a Windows app.
- Mapify also covers transcription, chat assistant, mind mapping and presentations.
- 2.6GPA
Paperguide
Free plan · from $12/mo
AI research platform for literature and systematic reviews.
- Paperguide has a free plan. Mapify does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mapify lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
- Mapify also covers transcription, mind mapping and presentations.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Mapify free?
No, Mapify is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free plan with 30 AI credits granted once, no credit card needed; credits do not refill.
How much does Mapify cost?
Mapify lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Mapify work on?
Mapify is available on Web, iOS, Android and macOS. It also has a browser extension.
Does Mapify offer any discounts?
Mapify publicly lists the following: 40% off with yearly billing; 30% off for students and educators.
Does Mapify have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Mapify is listed for Web, iOS, Android and macOS.
Does Mapify have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Mapify is listed for Web, iOS, Android and macOS.
Is Mapify open source?
Mapify is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Mapify integrate with?
Mapify's listing names YouTube. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Mapify have a student discount?
30% off for students and educators. The pricing page says students and educators can get a 30% education discount.
Who makes Mapify?
Mapify is made by SUPERMIND PTE. LIMITED.
What are the alternatives to Mapify?
The closest alternatives to Mapify in our directory are NoteGPT, Otio, Eightify, Liner and Paperguide.
How does Mapify compare with other AI research tools?
Mapify's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 19 of the 49 other AI research tools we grade, and level with 13.
Is Mapify good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Mapify B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $5.99 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 4 of the 35 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Mapify?
To replace Mapify you would be making an AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Mapify’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Mapify's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by SUPERMIND PTE. LIMITED. Prices change, so check mapify.so before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Mapify, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/mapify
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Mapify’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Mapify is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by SUPERMIND PTE. LIMITED. Prices and plans change: check mapify.so before you buy.