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Mind Map Tools: Compare Platforms and Features
Mind map tools help you organize ideas visually; the choice often comes down to the platforms you need and the features you use to work together or present a map. Compare support for web, desktop and mobile, plus collaboration, offline use, AI features and import and export formats.
The signal score is out of 10 and reflects information makers publish about use, API access, documentation, open-source code and a free tier. The API, open-source and free-tier marks show whether a tool has those attributes; check an individual listing for its details.
- 27 platforms
- 1 with a public API on this page
- 21 with a free tier
- Checked 10 Oct 2026
- 1 E
EdrawMindedrawmind.com - 2 X
Xmindxmind.comMind mapping for web, desktop, and mobile, with a free plan and exports to image, document, and text formats.
- 3 M
Mindomomindomo.comMind map software for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web, with a free plan and API.
- 4 S
SimpleMindsimplemind.euMind mapping for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, with free access and exports in several formats.
- 5 C
Comappingcomapping.comMind mapping with live collaboration, offline use, presentation mode, and .comap export.
- 6 MMapifymapify.so
Mind mapping for web, mobile, Mac, and Chrome, with a free plan and several export formats.
- 7 W
WiseMappingwisemapping.comWiseMapping is a mind mapping tool for brainstorming, learning, note-taking, planning, and organizing ideas around a central theme.
- 8 FFreeplanefreeplane.org
Free offline mind mapping for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with exports to many formats.
- 9 C
Cogglecoggle.itCoggle is a browser-based collaborative tool for mind maps, flowcharts, visual notes and structured diagrams.
- 10 M
MindGeniusmindgenius.comA mind-mapping app for browsers and Windows, with a 14-day trial and free plan.
- 11 MMindMappermindmapper.com
MindMapper is a visual mapping tool for creating ideas, organizing information, and implementing plans.
- 12 MMind42mind42.com
Mind42 is a browser-based mind mapping tool for visually organizing information, including to-do lists, brainstorming, and events.
- 13 HHeimergithub.com
Heimer is a desktop application for creating mind maps and other suitable diagrams.
- 14 MMindlymindlyapp.com
A mind-mapping app for web and mobile, with offline access and live collaboration.
- 15 G
GitMindgitmind.comMind mapping with AI help and live collaboration on web, desktop, and mobile; free plan available.
- 16 M
MindManagermindmanager.comMind mapping for web, desktop, and mobile with collaboration, presentations, and a 30-day trial.
- 17 A
Ayoaayoa.comMind mapping for web, iOS, and Android, with exports to JPG, PDF, HTML, and other formats.
- 18 MMimapmimap.ai
Web mind mapping from prompts, links, or YouTube videos, with six map layouts and a free plan.
- 19 MA
MindMap AImindmapai.app - 20 M
MindMeistermindmeister.com - 21 M
MindNodemindnode.comMind mapping for Apple devices, with a free plan, paid plans from $2.99 monthly, and many export formats.
- 22 S
Scappleliteratureandlatte.comScapple is freeform mind-mapping software that lets users write notes anywhere on a virtual sheet and connect them with lines or arrows.
- 23 BU
Bubbl.usbubbl.us - 24 M
MindMupmindmup.com - 25 I
iMindQimindq.com
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How to choose
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Start with where you want to make and view maps: in a browser, on a computer, or on a phone or tablet. The board lists web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux support.
Check the tool's platform details against the devices you use before choosing.
Can I work on a mind map with other people?
If you need live group work, compare the real-time collaboration details. A shared map can be useful when people need to contribute together, while a solo workflow may not need that feature.
Can I use a mind map tool for free?
Compare free plans and trial availability separately: a free plan is not the same as a time-limited trial. Check the listing for what the free option includes and the paid starting price.
Which mind map features should I compare?
Match features to your work: AI assistance, offline mode and presentation mode are separate considerations. If you need to move maps between tools, compare supported import and export formats too.
How can I check API access or open-source code?
Use the API and open-source marks as a starting point, then check the individual tool details. An API is a way for software to connect with another service; open-source code can be inspected under its licence. If you need to read or change code, check the licence terms.
Questions
What is a mind map tool?
It is software for organizing ideas in a visual map. Compare its platforms and the features you need, such as collaboration, offline use and presentation mode.
Which mind map tools have a free plan?
Use the free-plan details on the board to compare tools. A free plan and a free trial are different, so check which one the listing describes.
Can I make mind maps offline?
Offline mode is one of the compared features. Check the tool's listing to see whether it supports working without an internet connection.
Can I share a mind map and edit it with others?
Compare the real-time collaboration details. They indicate whether a tool supports people working on a map together in real time.
Do mind map tools work on phones and computers?
Platform support varies. Compare the listed web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux options with the devices you use.
Can I export a mind map to another app?
Compare the export and import formats listed for a tool with the file types your other apps accept.
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