MindNode

Name: MindNode
Author: MindNode

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What MindNode is

MindNode is a mind mapping and outlining app for Apple platforms, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS. Its free plan, MindNode Free, costs nothing and includes mind mapping, import and export, and core editing. MindNode Plus costs $2.99 a month with monthly billing, adding outlining, Apple Intelligence, collaboration, Focus Mode, and themes. The app supports real-time collaboration, AI assistance, and a presentation mode. Export choices include MindNode Classic, PDF, SVG, PNG, Markdown, TextBundle, plain text, rich text, TaskPaper, FreeMind, and OPML. MindNode is made by MindNode, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The free tier covers basic mapping and editing, while the paid tier expands outlining, collaboration, presentation-focused work, and customization. Its Apple-only platform list makes the supported device range an important consideration before choosing it.

Who it suits

MindNode suits Apple-device users who need visual maps, outlines, exports, or presentations. The free plan fits core mapping, while Plus is for outlining, collaboration, Apple Intelligence, Focus Mode, and themes.

What it does well

Free plan includes core editing
Real-time collaboration support
AI assistance and presentation mode
Broad export format selection
Supports multiple Apple platforms

What to know first

Only Apple platforms are listed
Plus costs $2.99 per month
Some tools require the paid plan

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
MindNode Free	Mind mapping · Import and export · Core editing	Free
MindNode Plus	monthly subscription · Outlining · Apple Intelligence · Collaboration · Focus Mode · Themes	$2.99 a month

As mindnode.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

MindNode offers a free starting point for mind maps and a $2.99 monthly Plus plan for added outlining, collaboration, and customization. Its broad exports and Apple-platform coverage are useful, provided your devices are supported.

Facts from MindNode's own pages

AI assistance: Yes · mindnode.com, 20 Sept 2026
Export formats: MindNode Classic,PDF,SVG,PNG,Markdown,TextBundle,plain text,rich text,TaskPaper,FreeMind,OPML · mindnode.com, 20 Sept 2026
Founded: 2008 · mindnode.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · mindnode.com, 20 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Vienna, Austria · mindnode.com, 28 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: macOS,iOS,iPadOS,watchOS,visionOS · mindnode.com, 20 Sept 2026
Presentation mode: Yes · mindnode.com, 20 Sept 2026
Real-time collaboration: Yes · mindnode.com, 20 Sept 2026