WiseMapping

Free online mind mapping tool that's also open source and self-hostable.

FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostableMind mapping tools

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 4
Approved reviews: 0
Visits sent from here: 0

About WiseMapping

WiseMapping is a free web-based mind mapping tool that has been running since 2007. The hosted version at wisemapping.com offers unlimited maps, sharing, embedding and collaboration, plus AI-assisted map creation, and is supported by advertising and donations rather than paid tiers. The same software is open source, so schools and companies can install it on their own servers, for example with Docker, to keep maps in-house. A desktop app is available for working offline and keeping maps strictly local. It can import maps from Freeplane, Xmind and MindManager to make migrating easier. The editor covers the basics well, with keyboard shortcuts, colours, icons, notes and links, but it has fewer layouts, templates and integrations than commercial products, the free hosted service shows ads, and support depends on a small independent team.

Best for: Schools and organisations wanting free mind maps they can host themselves.

What works

Free with unlimited maps
Open source and self-hostable
Imports Freeplane, Xmind and MindManager maps
Offline desktop app

Why people leave

Hosted version shows ads
Fewer layouts and templates than paid apps
Small team behind it

Top WiseMapping alternatives

See all 4

1
Coggle
Polished hosted collaboration with an on-premises option for enterprises.
66.5
2
Freeplane
Free open-source desktop mind mapper with much deeper features.
62.6
3
MindMup
Low-cost web mind maps stored in Google Drive.
59.6
4
MindMeister
Commercial hosted alternative with stronger collaboration and apps.
57.2

Why people left WiseMapping

In reviewers' own words, from reviews of the apps they moved to. These are their opinions, not ours.

No switching stories yet. If you moved away from WiseMapping, review the app you switched to and tell us why.

Reviews

No approved reviews yet. How we verify reviewers

Write a review of WiseMapping

Your rating of WiseMapping

Name

Never shown publicly. A work email helps us verify you.

Title

Your review

What did you use it for, and what was good or bad? At least 40 characters.

Did you switch from another app?

Why did you leave it?

How can we verify you use it? (optional)

A GitHub username, your company domain, or say you can send a screenshot. Verified reviews count more.

I received money, credit or a gift for writing this review. (Incentivized reviews are shown but don't count toward rankings.)

By submitting, you confirm you're at least 16 and agree to our terms. Your name, rating, review and the date are published; your email isn't. See our privacy policy.

WiseMapping: common questions

Is WiseMapping free?

Yes, WiseMapping is free to use.

Is WiseMapping open source?

Yes. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does WiseMapping run on?

WiseMapping is available for Web, Self-hosted, Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to WiseMapping?

The highest-ranked WiseMapping alternatives right now are Coggle, Freeplane and MindMup. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

See all 4 WiseMapping alternatives

WiseMapping facts

4 of 4 verified

Price: Free, unlimited maps; Checked Oct 25, 2026wisemapping.com(opens source in a new tab); “Start Mapping Start with AI Free. Since 2007. Truly unlimited maps forever.”
Self-hosting: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026wisemapping.com(opens source in a new tab); “You can install our free mind mapping tool on your own server for complete control and customization.”
Docker pulls: 200,000+; Checked Oct 25, 2026wisemapping.com(opens source in a new tab); “200,000+ Docker Hub pulls 300+ GitHub stars 100+ Countries Advertisement What is a Mind Map?”
Imports: Freeplane, Xmind, MindManager; Checked Oct 25, 2026wisemapping.com(opens source in a new tab); “Import your existing mind maps from Freeplane, XMind, and Mind Manager”