Kinopio
Spatial thinking tool for mindmaps and whiteboards
Ranked #1 in Best mind mapping software, and on 1 more ranking.
Kinopio is a community-funded note-taking canvas for collecting and connecting thoughts. It allows users to work alone or collaboratively without sign-up requirements.
At a glance
| Best for | Teams planning projects together |
From Kinopio's own website.
Company facts
| Founded | 2018 |
| Social profiles | X, GitHub, Product Hunt |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- Self-serve sign-up
- API
- Integrations
What stands out
The product requires no sign up to start using immediately.
“No sign up required.”Kinopio, own website
Kinopio contains no ads or AI features in its interface.
“No ads or AI crap.”Kinopio, own website
Worth knowing
Kinopio limits free users to only one hundred cards.
“Free for 100 cards.”Kinopio, own website
How it ranks
Kinopio is ranked 1st of 10 in Best mind mapping software (Lister Score 96.0) and 1st of 10 in Mind mapping software with a free plan (Lister Score 96.0).
#1 in Best mind mapping software · Lister Score 96.0
Contains no ads or AI features in its interface.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 20; buying information on its own site 16.
“For Mindmaps, Moodboards, Whiteboards, Research, and Notes. Kinopio is a note-taking canvas for collecting and connecting your thoughts, ideas, and plans by yourself or collaboratively.”Kinopio, own website
| Rank | Best mind mapping software | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinopio | 96.0 |
| 2 | MindManager | 94.0 |
| 3 | MindMeister | 92.0 |
| 4 | Mindomo | 90.0 |
| 5 | Miro | 90.0 |
| 6 | Ayoa | 86.0 |
| 7 | GitMind | 86.0 |
| 8 | Mindmup | 86.0 |
| 9 | SimpleMind | 86.0 |
| 10 | MindNode | 78.0 |
#1 in Mind mapping software with a free plan · Lister Score 96.0
Contains no ads or AI features in its interface.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 20; buying information on its own site 16.
“For Mindmaps, Moodboards, Whiteboards, Research, and Notes. Kinopio is a note-taking canvas for collecting and connecting your thoughts, ideas, and plans by yourself or collaboratively.”Kinopio, own website
“Free for 100 cards. No sign up required.”Kinopio, own website
| Rank | Mind mapping software with a free plan | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinopio | 96.0 |
| 2 | Supernotes | 96.0 |
| 3 | MindMeister | 92.0 |
| 4 | Klaxoon by Wrike | 90.0 |
| 5 | Miro | 88.0 |
| 6 | Bubbl.us | 86.0 |
| 7 | GitMind | 86.0 |
| 8 | Mindmup | 86.0 |
| 9 | Goodnotes | 84.0 |
| 10 | canvs.io | 80.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Kinopio rank on Lister?
Kinopio is ranked 1st of 10 in Best mind mapping software (Lister Score 96.0) and 1st of 10 in Mind mapping software with a free plan (Lister Score 96.0).