Comapping vs Thortspace
Comapping
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| Figure | Comapping | Thortspace |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.08/mo | $4.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 13 | 7 |
| Spec score · Mind Mapping Software | 9.2 (#4) | 8.4 (#28) |
| Spec score · Mind mapping tools | 8.9 (#12) | 8.9 (#13) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android |
| Presentation mode | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Comapping is online mind mapping software for managing and sharing information, taking notes, planning, and organizing. | Thortspace describes itself as 3D visual thinking software for brainstorming, project management, problem solving, collaborative research, education, and presentations. |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The FAQ directs users to contact its Customer Service team for help with performance questions. | The maker offers introductory videos, documentation, a community Facebook group, and email support. |
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
Thortspace
- FreeFree
- Content Reader$4.99 a month
- Premium$14.99 a month
- Business$15 a month
- Premium$14.99 a month
- Business$15 a month
- Premium$110.04 a year
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.
Thortspace
Thortspace is 3D visual thinking software for brainstorming, project management, problem solving, collaborative research, education, and presentations. Users arrange ideas called thorts and groups, draw paths between them, and link spheres into networks. Do Mode turns insights into action plans, while Present Mode shapes them into presentations. Pictures, text, and web links can be dragged in from other applications. The software supports real-time collaboration, offline mode, and AI assistance, and runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Local spheres can be used without an account. Free accounts are restricted to public spheres, and syncing and collaboration are limited to a limited number of public spheres; published spheres include ads. Premium adds internet picture search and full-text sphere search. Content Reader costs $4.99 a month after a 7-day free trial, Premium costs $14.99 a month with a 14-day free trial, and Business costs $15 a month. The maker is based in London and Dorset, United Kingdom.