Comapping vs Tendril
Comapping
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| Figure | Comapping | Tendril |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.08/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 13 | 3 |
| Spec score · Mind Mapping Software | 9.2 (#4) | 7.3 (#65) |
| Spec score · Mind mapping tools | 8.9 (#12) | 7.4 (#59) |
| Export formats | .comap | Images,PDF,outlines,task spreadsheet |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Intended users | The pricing page describes editions for personal use, project teams and professors, classrooms and departments, and companies or universities. | The site describes Tendril as suited to solo thinking, private notes, project outlines, study maps, research trails, and writing structures. |
| Offline mode | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux | Windows,macOS |
| Privacy | The FAQ says Comapping does not share user information with third parties. | Tendril requires no account, does not upload maps to a Tendril cloud service, and does not share map content with AI companies. |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | No |
Plans
Comapping
- Personal Edition — Online$25 a year
- Personal Edition — Desktop$49 a month
- Team/Professor Group Edition — Online, 5 usersPrice not published
- Team/Professor Group Edition — Desktop, 5 usersPrice not published
- Team/Professor Group Edition — Online, 15 usersPrice not published
- Team/Professor Group Edition — Desktop, 15 usersPrice not published
- Team/Professor Group Edition — Online, 25 usersPrice not published
- Team/Professor Group Edition — Desktop, 25 usersPrice not published
- Classroom/Department Edition — Online, 50 usersPrice not published
- ComappingFree
Tendril
- Personal license$49.99, paid once
- Personal license — special launch offer$39.99, paid once
- Personal license — standard price$49.99, paid once
In their own words
Comapping
Comapping is mind mapping software for taking notes, planning, organizing information and sharing it. Its visual maps show connections between information blocks, and topics can be dragged to reorganize them. Notes can hold attachments in any file format. Maps support real-time collaboration for up to 20 active collaborators, with built-in chat; the software also includes task management with on-demand status emails and online presentations. Web, Windows, macOS and Linux are listed platforms. The desktop application supports offline work on Windows and Mac. The API reference describes importing Comapping, MindManager, FreeMind and OPML files, and exporting maps to HTML, RTF, MPX, CSV and OPML. The FAQ says map changes are saved to the server, backups are made hourly and kept for two months, and user information is not shared with third parties. Comapping became free to use on November 1, 2025, though its pricing page says the service might be retired after one year. The site also states that Comapping is built on Adobe Flash Player, which reached end of life on December 31, 2020.