Plan projects, brainstorm ideas, organize research, learn things using AI, or outline your next big thing.
macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon & Intel · Free to use
Your data stays on your machine. No cloud lock-in, no privacy concerns.
Free forever. Pro is a one-time purchase. No recurring fees.
Built with Swift for macOS. Instant response, smooth animations.
Real outcomes, not just features
Clarity
See the big picture
Focus
Prioritize what matters
Creativity
More idea variations
Retention
Make learning stick
One tool that adapts to any workflow
Founders
Plan your business
PMs
Own the roadmap
Developers
Design systems
Designers
Map user flows
Marketers
Plan campaigns
Writers
Outline stories
Researchers
Synthesize papers
Students
Connect concepts
Get the messy ideas out of your head. See your business model clearly.
Business Model
Clarify how you make money
Product Strategy
Prioritize what to build
Brainstorming
AI expands on your ideas
Pitch Prep
Nail your story and flow
Competitor Research
Attach docs and links
Task Tracking
Track progress across goals
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Markdown supported
Checklists in nodes
Images, PDFs, files
Connect any nodes
Capture daily thoughts
Find anything fast
Full keyboard control
iCloud, Dropbox, etc.
Colors, shapes, icons
PNG, MD, HTML, more
Xmind, OPML, MD, TXT
Light, dark, custom
Fit your thinking
Organize projects
Share your ideas
All major providers
Your data, your machine
Zoom into one branch
Reorganize intuitively
Built with Swift
What people are saying about Notemap
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Stuck? AI suggests next steps, expands branches, compares alternatives, and helps you think through problems faster.
Bring your own key: OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and more
Bring your existing work with you. Import your mind maps and start where you left off.
Your thinking is valuable. Don't start from scratch.
Free to start. One-time upgrade if you want more.
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Everything you need to know
Yes, Notemap is built with Swift specifically for macOS. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, delivering fast performance and smooth animations.
Your data is stored locally on your Mac by default. You can choose to store your notemaps in any folder, including cloud-synced folders like iCloud Drive or Dropbox for backup and sync.
No subscriptions. The Free version is free forever. Pro is a one-time purchase of $30 (currently 50% off) that gives you lifetime access to all Pro features.
Yes! New users get 10 days with everything unlocked. After that, you can keep using the free version or upgrade to Pro if you want the extra features.
Yes, your Pro license includes all future updates. We're actively developing new features and improvements, and you'll get them all at no extra cost.
Notemap supports OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Grok, Groq, and other OpenAI-compatible providers. You bring your own API key.
Yes, you can export to PNG, PDF, Markdown, HTML, Word, and OPML. Pro users have access to all export formats.
Yes! You can import from Xmind (.xmind), FreeMind (.mm), OPML, Markdown, and plain text files. Your existing mind maps will be converted to Notemap format, preserving your structure and content.
Notemap requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel-based Macs.
I'd love to hear from you! Send your feedback, ideas, or feature requests to [email protected]. Your input helps shape the future of Notemap.
Hi, I'm Kamran Ahmed, a software engineer with over a decade of experience building products used by millions. You might know me from roadmap.sh, the developer roadmaps with 300k+ GitHub stars. I'm a Google Developer Expert, GitHub Star, and passionate about creating tools that help people think and learn better. Find me on GitHub and X.