Free mind map maker in Whimsical
Our mind map maker may be free but it’s packed with premium features that will help you ideate faster and communicate efficiently.

Create a free mind map in seconds with our intuitive mind map maker and Whimsical Agent
Create a free mind map in seconds with our intuitive mind map maker and Whimsical Agent
Map ideas at the speed of thought
Use Whimsical mind maps to ideate faster without limitations. Collaborate in real-time, get feedback, and push ideas forward with your whole team, all in one spot.



Embed your mind maps anywhere
Enable one of our many integrations to bring your Whimsical mind map to Notion, Jira, Slack and more!





Whimsical Agent
Need some inspiration? Our mind map AI powered by Claude can help you build a new mind map in seconds.
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Built for speed
Optimized for speed and efficiency to keep you in a state of flow.

Multiplayer editing
Work together in real-time to keep your momentum going.

Templates from experts
Jump start your thought process with our library of helpful templates.

Comments
Have focused conversations where the work happens, without the noise of chat apps.

Connected workflow
Embed your mind map in other Whimsical files for easy team access across the globe.

Version history
View previous versions of your boards and restore them to an earlier state.
Curated keyboard shortcuts
Get into a flow state and ideate at the speed of thought with our collection of mind map specific keyboard shortcuts.
Automatic layouts and colors
Our automatic formatting and curated color palette let you focus on the things that matter — your mind map.
Big ideas need space
Let your big, and small, ideas expand across our infinite canvas with an interactive mind map.
Frequently asked questions
- Yes. Whimsical's Free plan includes the mind map maker, with unlimited boards and unlimited guests. On the Free plan you can create up to 50 new board objects per month, and exports carry a Whimsical watermark. The Pro plan removes both limits for $12 per editor per month, or $10 per month when billed annually.
- Yes. Whimsical Agent generates a mind map from a text prompt; every account gets 10 AI credits to try it, and more credits can be bought on any plan. AI-assisted mind mapping also suggests five new branches for the node you select.
- The fastest way is the keyboard: press M to start a mind map, Enter to add a sibling node, and Tab to add a child node. You can build a whole map without touching the mouse.
- Yes. Copy an indented list, select a mind map node in Whimsical, and paste: the list becomes branches of that node, following the indentation.
- Yes. Whimsical mind maps are collaborative in real time, so everyone sees each other's cursors and changes as they happen. You can share a mind map by link with view, comment, or edit access, and guests are free on every plan.
- You can export a mind map as a PNG image, print it to PDF, or copy it as SVG. Exports from the Free plan include a Whimsical watermark, and paid plans remove it.
An infinite canvas to capture all your ideas


Boards
An infinite canvas for diagrams, wireframes, and whiteboards.


Diagrams
Quickly capture ideas and create shared understanding.


Docs
Clutter-free docs to align your team and move work forward.


Flowcharts
Explore and validate interaction flows.


Whimsical AI
Generate diagrams, brainstorm ideas, and organize information in seconds.


Wireframes
Build wireframes with drag-and-drop components.