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Top pick: Xmind. It is directly accessible in mainland China, its mapping features are mature, and the free plan has unlimited nodes plus a one-time 50 AI credits. For lightweight online use, consider GitMind, whose free plan allows up to 60 nodes per map; Kimi can also turn a long article into a hierarchical outline first.
Updated 2026-10-27
Mind mapping software with built-in AI to generate and expand maps
Rich map structures with PNG and PDF export; the free plan allows up to 10 online maps.
PricingFree plan: up to 10 online maps, unlimited nodes, one-time 50 AI credits; heavy AI use requires membership Official pricing (opens in a new tab)
Works online with nothing to install, and generates maps with AI.
PricingFree plan: up to 60 nodes per map; membership removes the node limit Official pricing (opens in a new tab)
Turns long documents into a hierarchical outline as a first draft of the map.
PricingFree plan covers everyday chat; agent and coding quotas require membership Third-party source (opens in a new tab)
| Xmind | GitMind | Kimi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| China access | Accessible in China | Accessible in China | Accessible in China |
| Pricing | Free plan: up to 10 online maps, unlimited nodes, one-time 50 AI credits; heavy AI use requires membership | Free plan: up to 60 nodes per map; membership removes the node limit | Free plan covers everyday chat; agent and coding quotas require membership |
| Chinese interface | Supports Chinese | Supports Chinese | Supports Chinese |