A free Milanote alternative for visual thinkers

Milanote is a great tool for creative projects. If you hit its free limit or want spreadsheets, task boards and AI access on the same canvas, Mappum is a close alternative with a larger free plan.

A wedding moodboard in Mappum with photos, a color palette with HEX codes, a note and a vendor checklist

Mappum vs Milanote at a glance

MappumMilanote
Free plan120 cards, 20 file uploads, 100 MB100 notes, images or links · 10 file uploads
Paid plan (annual)$8.99/month ($107.88/year)$9.99/month (billed annually)
Paid plan (monthly)$11.25/month$12.50/month
Try without an accountYes: live demo and guest modeSign-up required
Kanban task boardsYes: labels, due dates, checklists, attachmentsSee Milanote
Spreadsheets with formulasYes: SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAXSee Milanote
AI access to your boardsYes: MCP connector for Claude and other AI, on every planSee Milanote

Milanote prices from milanote.com/plans, checked November 2026. Rows marked "See Milanote" are features we did not verify on their site.

Where Mappum is different

More room on the free plan

120 cards and 20 uploads before you need to pay, with no time limit.

Plan and execute on one canvas

Mind maps, moodboards and Kanban task boards live in the same workspace, connected to each other.

Numbers next to ideas

Spreadsheet cards with formulas for budgets, quotes and simple estimates.

Your AI can help

Claude and other AI agents can read and edit your boards through MCP. You choose read-only or edit.

Palette extractor

Pull HEX and RGB colors out of any image straight into cards.

Try before you sign up

Open the demo and use the full canvas without an account.

Where Milanote may suit you better

Milanote has native desktop and mobile apps, a web clipper and a large library of templates for creative work. If those matter most, Milanote is a strong choice. Mappum runs in the browser on desktop and phone.

Switching from Milanote

Export your Milanote boards as images or PDF, drop them into a Mappum board, and rebuild the parts you are still working on as notes, lists and connected cards. Most people start with one active project rather than moving everything at once.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mappum free?

Yes. The free plan has no time limit: 120 cards, 20 file uploads and 100 MB. Pro costs $8.99/month billed annually or $11.25 monthly.

Can I import my Milanote boards?

There is no direct importer. You can export from Milanote as images or PDF and drop the files into Mappum.

Does Mappum have templates?

Mappum focuses on a blank infinite canvas with ready-made card types (notes, lists, spreadsheets, task boards, boards inside boards).

Is my data safe?

Connections are encrypted, sign-in uses Google or email, and each user has separate files. You can delete your account at any time.

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