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Online Collaborative Mind Map for Teams

See how a shared map organizes a team project into branches, then build your own from meeting notes, a PDF or a plain topic.

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CogniGuide at a glance

What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
Sign-up
A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify

What a Shared Online Mind Map Gives Your Team

Turn scattered notes and documents into one map that everyone can read, expand and share.

Build from your own files

Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, Markdown or image file and get a mind map of its key ideas.

Expandable branches

Open any node with AI to add subtopics, so the group can grow the map as the discussion moves.

Share and export

Share a link with teammates, export the map as PNG or PDF, or turn it into a quiz to check understanding.

How to Build a Collaborative Mind Map Online

Start from a topic or a document, let AI draft the structure, then refine it as a team.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload a file or type the project topic or meeting goals to begin.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The generator creates a branched map of the main ideas, which you can edit at any time.

  3. 3

    Refine and share

    Expand nodes, edit text, then share the link so the team can review and export the result.

Using a Collaborative Mind Map Online

A collaborative mind map online is a visual diagram that a group builds and edits together in a web browser. The central topic sits in the middle, and main branches spread out as subtopics, tasks or questions. Because everyone sees the same structure, teams can brainstorm, plan projects and align on decisions without repeating themselves.

  • Central topic: the project, question or goal everything connects to
  • Main branches: the major themes, workstreams or categories
  • Subtopics: details, owners, deadlines or supporting evidence
  • Open questions: unresolved issues to assign and revisit

Use the map to plan meetings, track progress and review decisions. CogniGuide can turn your own notes or documents into a map you can share with your team.

Collaborative Mind Map Online: Common Questions

Answers about sharing maps and building them from your own material.

What is a collaborative mind map?

It is a mind map that several people can view and build on together. Each person can add branches or comments, so the group works from one shared visual structure instead of separate documents.

Why use a mind map for team planning?

A map shows how ideas, tasks and owners connect at a glance. It helps groups spot gaps, group related items and agree on priorities more quickly than long lists.

Which files can I use to make a map with CogniGuide?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic and let the AI build the first draft.

Can I share the map and turn it into a quiz?

Yes. You can share a link to the map, and you can turn a finished map into a quiz to test your team's understanding of the material.