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Mind42

Freemium#51 of 72 in Mind Mapping SoftwareMind Map Tool

Mind42: A free collaborative mapping tool with useful imports and exports, but web-only limits its scope. Ranked #51 of 72 in Mind Mapping Software by our editors (3.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free browser-based collaborative mapping.

3.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free browser-based collaborative mapping
Free plan
Yes
Founded
2007 · Vienna, Austria
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Real-time collaboration with view or edit permissions
- Exports to native, outline, image and document formats
- Revisions, groups and search support organized map libraries
Where it doesn't
- Runs only in a web browser
- No offline mode or downloadable desktop and mobile apps
- Lacks AI features and a presentation mode

Our verdict on Mind42

Mind42 is a browser-based mind mapping application for creating, organizing, editing and sharing visual maps. It supports personal mapping and simultaneous collaboration, with maps private by default until they are shared or published. The Free plan includes browser-based map creation, real-time collaboration, publishing, sharing and export to Mind42, FreeMind, MindManager, RTF, JPEG, PNG and PDF. It is advertised as free and ad-supported, making it a straightforward option for individuals or teams that want collaborative mapping without a paid subscription.

Its strongest practical advantage is the combination of collaboration and control. Users can invite others with view or edit permissions, publish maps for public viewing, and keep track of map revisions. Import support for Mind42, MindManager and FreeMind files helps with moving existing work into the service, while groups and map search provide basic organization as a library grows. The broad export selection also suits users who need to turn maps into images, PDFs, documents or compatible mind-mapping files.

The trade-off is a narrow, web-only scope. Mind42 runs online and does not provide offline mode or downloadable desktop and mobile applications, so it is less suitable for work that requires access without a browser connection. It also does not include AI features or a presentation mode. Choose Mind42 for free browser-based collaboration, sharing and file exchange; choose an alternative if offline access, native applications, AI assistance or presentation workflows are central requirements.

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Mind42 pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Mind42 fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Supported platforms	web
Export formats	Mind42, Freemind, MindManager, RTF, JPEG, PNG, PDF
Real-time collaboration	Yes
Offline mode	No
AI assistance	Not verified
Presentation mode	Not verified
Collaborator limit	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	mind42.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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