Xmind

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $4.92/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.8

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely6 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Xmind is a mind-mapping app for creating, presenting, and collaborating on maps. It offers AI assistance and real-time collaboration, and runs on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Maps can be exported in formats including PNG, SVG, PDF, Markdown, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OPML, TextBundle, and Text. The Free plan costs 0.00 USD per free and allows up to 10 manually created online maps, three-day version history, five Pitch slides, and 50 AI credits. Pro costs 4.92 USD per month and allows up to 50 online maps, with 50 AI credits listed. Premium costs 8.25 USD per month and includes unlimited collaborative maps, 30-day version history, and 500 AI credits monthly; it also offers a free trial. Premium users can export tasks to Calendar or Excel. Xmind says files are stored locally and syncing uses AWS. After a subscription expires, maps remain stored and accessible, but paid features become unavailable.

Who it is for

Xmind suits people who want to build mind maps across desktop, mobile, or web, and teams that need collaboration or presentation features. The Free plan offers a limited number of online maps, while Premium includes unlimited collaborative maps.

What is good

  • Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
  • Exports to image, document, and outline formats.
  • Free plan includes 50 AI credits.
  • Premium includes unlimited collaborative maps.

What to know first

  • Free users can create up to 10 online maps.
  • Free plan version history lasts three days.
  • Free plan supports up to five Pitch slides.
  • Paid features stop after subscription expiry.

Verdict

Xmind offers mind mapping across major desktop and mobile platforms, with a free tier and paid collaboration options. Check the map, history, and Pitch limits against your needs before choosing a plan.

Xmind plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free billed monthly 10 online maps · 3-day version history · 5 Pitch slides · 50 AI credits xmind.com · 27 Sept 2026
Pro $4.92/mo billed monthly 50 online maps · 50 AI credits xmind.com · 27 Sept 2026
Premium $8.25/mo billed monthly Unlimited collaborative maps · 30-day version history · 500 AI credits per month xmind.com · 27 Sept 2026

Compared on mind mapping software

Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$4.92/user/mo
Document to map
Yes
Image to map
Yes
OPML export
Yes
PDF export
Yes
Real-time collaboration
Yes
Supported platforms
web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Export formats
PNG, SVG, PDF, Excel, Word, OPML, TextBundle, PowerPoint, Markdown

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