Instead of Xmind
Xmind alternatives
Xmind provides mind mapping on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. It includes real-time collaboration, AI assistance, presentation mode, and tools that turn documents or images into maps. Exports cover PNG, SVG, PDF, Markdown, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OPML, TextBundle, and text. The free plan allows 10 online maps, three-day version history, five Pitch slides, and 50 AI credits. Pro costs $4.92/user/mo, while Premium costs $8.25 per month and adds unlimited collaborative maps, longer history, and more AI credits.
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GoMind
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Importing existing maps into varied layouts — GoMind offers 17+ layouts and imports XMind, Markdown, YAML, OPML, FreeMind, and plain text, but no real-time collaboration.
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Mind Elixir App
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6Local, lightweight AI-assisted mapping — Mind Elixir stores maps locally and supports MCP and AI API connections, while Xmind offers collaboration and broader exports.
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MindMapVault
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Encrypted maps with self-hosting options — MindMapVault encrypts map content on-device and supports self-hosting, attachments, notes, and relationships without Xmind’s real-time collaboration.
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Thortspace
by ThortspaceFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Collaborative maps with presentations — Thortspace offers offline access alongside collaboration, AI, and presentation mode at a slightly higher starting price than Xmind Pro.
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Comapping
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Online information sharing with file attachments — Comapping supports up to 20 collaborators, offline and presentation modes, and attaching any file format to notes.
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SimpleMindMap
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2 - 10
GitMind
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3 - 11
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FreeMind
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 15
Freeplane
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 16
MindSpark
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1 - 17
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ideaBraid
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 19
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SiXu Mind Map
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2 - 21
CloudMindMaps
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1 - 22
MindMap Chat
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2 - 23
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Those limits can make another app a better fit, especially when you need offline work, different import or export paths, local storage, encryption, self-hosting, or another collaboration model. Consider whether an option supports your devices, preserves information locally, handles the file types you use, or adds layouts and attachments. Price structure matters too: alternatives range from free plans and lower monthly rates to annual pricing. Compare each product’s workflow with Xmind’s before switching.