Free Unlimited Mind Map Options Explained
See what a free mind map plan includes, including how many maps you can create, and generate your own map from notes, a PDF or a 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.
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What the Free Plan Gives You
CogniGuide's free plan lets you start building AI mind maps right away, with no payment needed.
Build from your own material
Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image to create a map.
Expand and edit any branch
Expand any node with AI, edit its text, and keep the structure of the map as you study.
Export, share or quiz yourself
Export your map as PNG or PDF, share a link, or turn the map into a quiz to test yourself.
How to Make a Free Mind Map
Start with your material or a topic, and let the AI organize it into branches you can edit.
- 1
Add your material
Upload a file or type a topic into the generator to begin.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI turns your input into an interactive map with expandable branches.
- 3
Study, expand or quiz
Expand weak branches, edit text, then export or turn the map into a quiz.
Free Mind Map Plans and Limits
A free unlimited mind map usually means a tool that lets you create maps without paying. CogniGuide's free plan allows 5 creations each week without payment. Each map organizes a topic into a central idea with branches for its main parts, which makes the material easier to review and remember.
- Weekly creations: five maps each week on the free plan.
- Expandable branches: add detail to any node with AI.
- Editable text: change labels to match your own notes.
- Export options: save maps as PNG or PDF files.
- Self-testing: turn a map into a quiz for review.
Use a map to study, revise or plan a project, then create your own map from your notes with CogniGuide.
Free Mind Map Questions
Answers about free plans, limits and how to use them.
Is there a truly unlimited free mind map tool?
CogniGuide's free plan includes 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise these limits, so check the current plan details before you start.
Why use a mind map for studying?
A mind map shows how ideas connect around one central topic. Branches make it easier to see main points, supporting details and relationships between them.
Which files can I use to make a map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type a topic.
Can I turn my free map into a quiz?
Yes. Any map can be turned into a quiz to test yourself. The same notes can also become flashcards.