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FreeMind vs GitMind

Both stand on mind mapping software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

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. Look elsewhere if you need real-time collaboration or mature picture support within maps.

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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.

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The facts

	FreeMind	GitMind
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	freemind.sourceforge.io	gitmind.com
On mind mapping software	#11 of 72	#7 of 72

FreeMind: what it does well

Free and open-source under GNU GPL V2+.
Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Maps can be exported to many listed formats.
Nodes can link to websites and local files.
Optional plugins add SVG and PDF export.

What to know first

Requires Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later.
Designed basically for one user, with no real-time collaboration.
Pictures in nodes have preliminary support.
Moved maps need their image files alongside them.

GitMind: what it does well

Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension.
Supports real-time collaboration with up to 30 collaborators.
Includes AI assistance and presentation mode.
Exports to image, document, text, and project formats.

What to know first

Offline mode is not available.
Basic limits maps, images, planets, and members.
Monthly and Annual plans are billed on auto-renew.

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