TeamMapper
Small, focused collaborative mind maps with a straightforward Docker install; public hosted maps expire, so permanence means self-hosting.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- MIT
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Use the public hosted instance, or deploy its Docker Compose stack
- Operational Setup
- The hosted demo has no install, but durable private use means Docker, PostgreSQL credentials, a persistent volume, backups, and usually a reverse proxy/TLS
- Where Your Data Lives
- Self-hosted maps and collaboration state live in PostgreSQL; maps export to JSON, Mermaid, SVG, PDF, and PNG; maps on the public demo are not intended as permanent storage
- The Catch / Trade-off
- TeamMapper lacks MindMeister's polished presentation mode, task handoff, templates, and durable managed workspace on its public hosted instance.
Replaces 1 paid app
TeamMapper FAQ
Common questions
Is TeamMapper free and open source?+
TeamMapper is an open-source tool licensed under MIT that runs on local or hosted. Small, focused collaborative mind maps with a straightforward Docker install; public hosted maps expire, so permanence means self-hosting.
What paid software does TeamMapper replace?+
TeamMapper serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: MindMeister.
How do you install and set up TeamMapper?+
Installation: Use the public hosted instance, or deploy its Docker Compose stack. Setup notes: The hosted demo has no install, but durable private use means Docker, PostgreSQL credentials, a persistent volume, backups, and usually a reverse proxy/TLS
What is the catch or trade-off with TeamMapper?+
TeamMapper lacks MindMeister's polished presentation mode, task handoff, templates, and durable managed workspace on its public hosted instance.