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Best Mind mapping tools in 2026

Mind mapping tools help you arrange ideas in visual maps for planning, note-taking, study, and presentations. This guide is for people choosing a tool on a budget.

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    Mind Elixir App

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Choose Mind Elixir App if offline use, AI assistance, broad platform support, or its export formats matter to your mind-mapping workflow.

    8.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Xmind

    by Xmind
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Xmind offers mind mapping across major desktop and mobile platforms, with a free tier and paid collaboration options.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $4.92/user/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Mindomo

    by Mindomo
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Mindomo pairs diagramming with collaboration, offline editing, templates, and AI assistance.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from €6/user/mo Visit site
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    Coggle

    by Coggle
    Free plan APIExtensioniPhone+2

    Choose Coggle for collaborative mind maps and flowcharts, especially if you need presentation mode, version history, or a range of export formats.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
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    SimpleMindMap

    Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2

    Choose SimpleMindMap if you want offline mapping, varied structures, extensive export options, or desktop editing tools.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    GitMind

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    GitMind combines mind mapping, whiteboarding, collaboration, and presentation tools across several platforms. Check the Basic plan limits and note that offline work is not supported.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $4.08/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Mapify

    by Mapify
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2

    Mapify combines broad input options with editing, sharing, presentation, and export tools. Check the plan’s credit limits and billing terms against your expected use before subscribing.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo · 3-day trial Visit site
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    EdrawMind

    by EdrawMind
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    EdrawMind combines mind mapping, diagram tools, imports, and a broad set of export formats, with a free option and paid plans.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $4.90/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    SimpleMind

    by SimpleMind
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    SimpleMind offers broad platform coverage and a substantial set of Pro mapping tools.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $10.99 · 30-day trial Visit site
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    MindMeister

    by MindMeister
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose MindMeister if you want collaborative mind mapping with presentation tools and a broad range of export formats. Look elsewhere if offline access is essential.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    FreeMind

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose FreeMind if you want a free mind-mapping tool for organizing projects, research, notes, or bookmarks across Windows, macOS, or Linux.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Freeplane

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Freeplane if you want an open-source mind-mapping application that works offline and exports to many formats.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    MindSpark

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Choose MindSpark if you want a free mind-mapping app with research tools, Markdown synchronization, and repository-backed or self-hosted storage.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    miMind

    by miMind
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    miMind combines broad platform coverage, rich map elements, extensive exports, and optional AI assistance.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo Visit site
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    MindMapVault

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    MindMapVault provides encrypted map storage with cloud, local desktop, and self-hosted options.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $50/user/yr Visit site
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    GoMind

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    GoMind combines flexible map structures and exports with AI workflows and local-first features. Individuals can start with the free plan, while organizations can consider private deployment.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $9.90 Visit site
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    Comapping

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Comapping brings mapping, collaboration, tasks and presentations into one tool, with desktop offline use. Its stated possible retirement and Flash basis are important limitations to consider.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $25/user/yr Visit site
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    ideaBraid

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

    ideaBraid combines mind mapping with task views and AI commands. Its free Reader supports opening and presenting maps, while editing and the planning views require the paid Editor License.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $59 · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Nodebook

    by Nodebook
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    Choose Nodebook if you want to build study maps from reading material, with offline access and source links.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $39.99 · 14-day trial Visit site
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    SiXu Mind Map

    Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Thortspace

    by Thortspace
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Thortspace combines visual idea mapping with tools for turning insights into plans and presentations.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo Visit site
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    CloudMindMaps

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    CloudMindMaps combines mind-map editing, sharing, collaboration, and AI generation in a free browser-based service.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    MindMap Chat

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Choose MindMap Chat if you want learning maps with AI conversations and device-based semantic search, or need to import Freeplane and XMind files.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    MindNode

    by MindNode
    Free plan iPhoneMac

    MindNode offers a free starting point for mind maps and a $2.99 monthly Plus plan for added outlining, collaboration, and customization.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo Visit site
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    MindMap AI

    by MindMap AI
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    MindMap AI offers a free manual mapping plan alongside paid tiers with higher AI-credit allowances and added tools. It supports collaboration but does not include presentation mode.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $4.99/user/mo (annual) Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, paid pricing, supported platforms, export formats, collaboration features, offline mode, AI assistance, presentation mode, and collaborator limits. Check free-trial terms and whether an open-source licence permits the code use you need.

Questions

Do these mind mapping tools have free plans?

The category includes free plans, freemium pricing, and paid options. FreeMind and Freeplane are listed as free. MindManager is paid and offers a 30-day trial.

Which platforms do these tools support?

Platforms represented in the category are web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Linux, and Android. Check the platform support for the tool you are considering.

What does GitMind cost?

GitMind lists a free plan and paid plans from $4.08 per month when billed annually.

Do any tools offer a free trial?

MindManager lists a 30-day trial. Check the trial terms before signing up.

Are open-source mind mapping tools available?

Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Check the licence before reading, changing, or sharing code.

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