The MindMap AI Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about MindMap AI 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.
MindMap AI
The Insider’s Guide
AI mind map generator from text, PDFs, audio and video
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among whiteboard and mind map tools, read from MindMap AI’s own pages.
Made by 3axislabs, Inc. · checked Nov 13, 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 MindMap AI’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on MindMap AI’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 75 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade
MindMap AI builds mind maps from a typed prompt or from uploaded files such as PDFs, images, audio and video, and lets you refine the result by hand or through a chat. Manual mapping is free and unlimited; the paid plans sell monthly AI credits, and the tool also works inside Claude and ChatGPT.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about MindMap AI, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You still build and refine each map, by hand or by chat.
- 1
Best for turning documents and recordings into mind maps
MindMap AI builds mind maps from a prompt or from files such as PDFs, audio and video.
- 2
Paid plans start at $4.99 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $4.99 per month, billed annually at $59.88 ($9.99 billed monthly).
- 3
There is a free plan
Unlimited manual mind maps and storage, all layouts and themes, plus 50 AI credits a month.
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Maps from files and prompts
Start from a typed idea, a PDF, an image, audio, video or a web page and get a map back, with every node editable afterward.
- 6
Chat with the map
Ask the AI to expand a branch, summarize a section or reorganize nodes; the map updates in place. 29+ languages are supported.
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Works inside other assistants
The AI toolkit runs inside Claude, ChatGPT and other assistants that support MCP, with no API key needed.
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A 2.8 GPA, above 75 of 98
That is against the other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace MindMap AI 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.
MindMap AI at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $4.99 per month, billed annually at $59.88 ($9.99 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- 3axislabs, Inc.
- Category
- Whiteboards & Mind Maps
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for turning documents and recordings into mind maps
MindMap AI builds mind maps from a prompt or from files such as PDFs, audio and video. Making maps by hand is free and unlimited, but the AI runs on credits: 50 a month free, and watermark-free downloads, SVG and CSV export and file summaries need a paid plan.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Manual mapping is free and unlimited, and paid starts at $4.99 a month on yearly billing, under the category's $5 cheaper-quarter start. AI credits are what you pay for. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Unlimited manual maps and storage with all layouts, plus 50 AI credits a month. Extra credits cost $5 per 1,000. |
| Features | C | Maps from files and prompts, chat, import and export. But downloads carry a watermark on Free, and SVG and CSV export, audio, video and larger file summaries are paid. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You still build and refine each map, by hand or by chat. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone, Android and browser extensions, plus Claude and ChatGPT. No desktop app is listed. |
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 MindMap AI is for
- Fits if you build maps by hand and want AI help now and then
- Works for students turning reading material into an outline
Who it is not for
- Tight if you lean on the AI: 50 credits a month on Free, and top-ups cost $5 per 1,000
- Skip it if you need watermark-free downloads, SVG or CSV export on a free account
- Watch out: audio, video and bigger file summaries are on Basic and Pro only
- Watch out: lifetime plans are credit packs with updates, not unlimited AI use
Good to know
Good for
- Turning long documents and recordings into a structured outline
- Students and researchers who map out reading material
- People who want to build maps by hand and use AI only sometimes
Worth knowing
- AI work is metered in credits: the free plan has 50 a month and extra credits cost $5 per 1,000.
- Watermark-free downloads, SVG and CSV export and file summaries need a paid plan.
- A cheaper Go plan appears in the page for launch countries only and is not listed here.
- Lifetime plans (Lite, Plus, Ultimate) are credit packs with updates, not unlimited AI use.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4.99
A month to start. There is a free plan too
MindMap AI has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, billed annually at $59.88 ($9.99 billed monthly).
Free
$0
Unlimited projects and manual edits, export to PDF, PNG and Markdown, and 50 AI credits a month.
Basic
$4.99
per month, billed annually at $59.88 ($9.99 billed monthly)
2,000 AI credits a month, summaries of PDFs, images, audio and video, no watermark, SVG and CSV export.
Pro
$7.99
per month, billed annually at $95.88 ($14.99 billed monthly)
5,000 AI credits a month, larger file limits for PDFs, audio and video, and priority support.
Team Basic
$4.99
per seat / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly)
2,000 credits per seat, shared workspace, roles and central billing, up to 100 seats; Team Pro is $14.99 per seat monthly.
Lite
$157
one-time, credits never expire
Pay once for 100,000 AI credits and lifetime updates; shown against a crossed-out $297. Plus and Ultimate sell more.
The free plan
Unlimited manual mind maps and storage, all layouts and themes, plus 50 AI credits a month.
Read from mindmapai.app on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Save 50% with yearly billing
The yearly toggle on the pricing page shows Basic at $59.88 and Pro at $95.88 a year, against $9.99 and $14.99 billed monthly.
Stated on mindmapai.appLifetime license
Lifetime credit packs
Lite $157, Plus $237 and Ultimate $397 are one-time payments for 100,000, 200,000 and 500,000 AI credits that never expire.
Stated on mindmapai.app
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: Web, iOS, Android and Browser extension
AI mind map generator from text, PDFs, audio and video. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, chat assistant, mind mapping.
Maps from files and prompts, chat, import and export.
- Maps from files and prompts
- Start from a typed idea, a PDF, an image, audio, video or a web page and get a map back, with every node editable afterward.
- Chat with the map
- Ask the AI to expand a branch, summarize a section or reorganize nodes; the map updates in place. 29+ languages are supported.
- Works inside other assistants
- The AI toolkit runs inside Claude, ChatGPT and other assistants that support MCP, with no API key needed.
- Import and export
- Import maps from other tools. Free exports are PDF, PNG, Markdown and a project file; SVG and CSV need a paid plan.
- Sharing
- Publish a map by public link or iframe embed, or share by email for real-time viewing. Team plans add shared workspaces and roles.
- Apps and extensions
- Available on the web, iOS and Android, with browser extensions for capturing pages and summarizing videos.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
- Claude
- ChatGPT
MindMap AI is made by 3axislabs, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
75/98
Other whiteboard and mind map tools it is graded above
MindMap AI's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 75 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 74 of 98) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $4.99 a month, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 13 of the 69 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 8 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 99 whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. MindMap AI’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 74 of 98
- BFree plan and trialAbove 71 of 98
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 98
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 98
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 35 of 98
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 88 whiteboard and mind map tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. MindMap AI 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 MindMap AI 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 is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 75 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade. It costs $59.88 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.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. MindMap AI’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
Xmind, MindMeister, Markmap and GitMind
The 4 tools MindMap AI is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Xmind
Free plan · from $4.92/mo
Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode.
- Only MindMap AI lists a browser extension.
- Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- MindMap AI also covers chat assistant.
- 2.2GPA
MindMeister
Free plan · from €6.50/mo
Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration.
- Only MindMap AI lists a browser extension.
- MindMap AI also covers chat assistant.
- MindMeister also covers templates and presentations.
- 3.0GPA
Markmap
Free
Free open-source tool that turns Markdown outlines into mind maps.
- Only MindMap AI lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only MindMap AI lists a browser extension.
- Markmap is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
GitMind
Free plan · from $4.08/mo
AI mind mapping, flowchart and whiteboard app.
- Only GitMind lists Windows and macOS apps.
- MindMap AI also covers chat assistant.
- GitMind also covers whiteboard, diagrams and presentations.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
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 MindMap AI free?
MindMap AI has a free plan. Unlimited manual mind maps and storage, all layouts and themes, plus 50 AI credits a month.
How much does MindMap AI cost?
MindMap AI lists 5 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does MindMap AI work on?
MindMap AI is available on Web, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does MindMap AI offer any discounts?
MindMap AI publicly lists the following: Save 50% with yearly billing; Lifetime credit packs.
Does MindMap AI have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. MindMap AI is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does MindMap AI have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. MindMap AI is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is MindMap AI open source?
MindMap AI is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does MindMap AI integrate with?
MindMap AI's listing names Claude and ChatGPT. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes MindMap AI?
MindMap AI is made by 3axislabs, Inc.
What are the alternatives to MindMap AI?
The closest alternatives to MindMap AI in our directory are Xmind, MindMeister, Markmap and GitMind.
How does MindMap AI compare with other whiteboard and mind map tools?
MindMap AI's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 75 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, and level with 9.
Is MindMap AI good value for money?
ToolGPA grades MindMap AI A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4.99 a month, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 13 of the 69 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of MindMap AI?
To replace MindMap AI 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 MindMap AI’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from 3axislabs, Inc.'s own pages on 13 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 3axislabs, Inc. Prices change, so check mindmapai.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- MindMap AI, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/mindmap-ai
- 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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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what MindMap AI’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. MindMap AI is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by 3axislabs, Inc. Prices and plans change: check mindmapai.app before you buy.