mapifast vs Mapify: AI mind mapping for long-form video, head-to-head
Verdict
Pick mapifast if your inputs are 60+ minute videos, lectures, or interviews and you care about per-node deep research, citations, and built-in quizzes. Pick Mapify if you want a fast, static one-shot tree from a short article or PDF.
| Feature | mapifast | Mapify |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube long-form (1h+) | Native, multi-agent | Yes, single-shot summary |
| Per-node deep research | Yes (planner + sub-agents + critic) | No |
| Source citations | arXiv + open web | Limited |
| Built-in quizzes | Yes (LLM judge) | No |
| Notion / Obsidian export | Native | Image export |
| Real-time collaboration | Yjs canvas + presence | No |
| MCP server / API | Hosted MCP + REST | API only |
| Free plan | 10 maps/mo | Limited |
FAQ
Is Mapify cheaper?
Mapify’s entry tier and mapifast Pro are similarly priced; mapifast’s free plan is more generous.
Can both ingest YouTube?
Yes, but mapifast is purpose-built for long-form video; Mapify shines on short articles.
Does Mapify do per-node research?
No — the output is a static summary tree.
Which is better for students?
mapifast — quizzes, Notion sync, and arXiv-grounded research.