CogniGuide vs Mapify: AI Mind Map Makers Compared
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Mapify is a dedicated mind-map tool with more inputs, including YouTube videos, and on higher plans audio and images. CogniGuide makes mind maps too, but it is a study tool: the same upload also becomes flashcards with spaced repetition and a practice quiz.
| Feature | CogniGuide | Mapify |
|---|---|---|
| Mind maps | Yes. Overview maps free; detailed maps on Plus. PDF/PNG export. | Yes, its core feature. |
| Flashcards | Yes, from your files or notes. Up to 15 cards per deck free, 150 on Plus. | Not listed on its pricing page. |
| Quizzes | Yes, multiple choice with explanations. Up to 10 questions free, 30 on Plus. PDF, Word, QTI and Moodle XML export on Plus. | Not listed on its pricing page. |
| What you can upload | PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), text/Markdown, images, or a typed topic. No YouTube or web links. | PDFs and documents, YouTube videos and text; audio and images on Pro and Unlimited. |
| Free plan | 5 creations a week (up to 3 a day). Free account required; no credit card. | 30 AI credits, one time. |
| Paid plans | Plus $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD). | Basic $9.99/month ($5.99/month billed yearly); Pro $19.99; Unlimited $29.99. |
Choose Mapify if
- You only need mind maps, including from YouTube videos.
- You want to map audio or images (Pro and Unlimited).
- You map work documents more than you study for exams.
Choose CogniGuide if
- You are studying and want to test yourself, not just see the map.
- You want flashcards with spaced repetition from the same file.
- You want a free plan that renews every week instead of one-time credits.
Try CogniGuide on your own notes
Make flashcards, a quiz or a mind map from a PDF, slides or notes. The free plan needs an account but no credit card. See pricing.
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