Mindomo
by MindomoMindomo may suit people who want to map and present ideas collaboratively across desktop, web, and mobile devices.
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Best Mind Mapping Tools 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Mind mapping tools help you arrange ideas as connected branches for planning, study and presentations. This list helps you compare pricing, platform support and working features before choosing a tool.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mindomo | Mindomo may suit people who want to map and present ideas collaboratively across desktop, web, and mobile devices. | 8.8 | €6 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Xmind | Xmind suits people who want to organize ideas visually, present maps or collaborate across devices. | 8.6 | $4.92 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 03 EdrawMind | EdrawMind fits people who want to build mind maps or diagrams across desktop and mobile platforms. | 8.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 SimpleMindMap | 8.3 | 128 CNY one-time | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 Mapify | Mapify suits learners, researchers, business planners, content creators, and people organizing personal work who want source material turned into editable mind maps. | 8.2 | $5.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 06 SimpleMind | 8.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 Coggle | Coggle may suit people who want to plan, study, brainstorm, or share information using diagrams. | 7.8 | $5 a month | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 08 miMind | 7.8 | $24.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 GoMind | GoMind suits individuals who want to organize ideas in maps and use notes, imports, and exports across supported devices. | 7.8 | $19.90 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Thortspace | It suits people who want to organize ideas visually for projects, research, education, or presentations. | 7.7 | $4.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 3 Oct 2026 |
The page orders tools by the comparison fields shown: free plan, paid starting point, supported platforms, export formats, real-time collaboration, offline mode, AI assistance, presentation mode and collaborator limit.
02
Xmind
Xmind suits people who want to organize ideas visually, present maps or collaborate across devices.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record8.6 Visit
03
EdrawMind
EdrawMind fits people who want to build mind maps or diagrams across desktop and mobile platforms.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record8.5 Visit
04
SimpleMindMap
WebWindowsMac+2 Record8.3 Visit
05
Mapify
Mapify suits learners, researchers, business planners, content creators, and people organizing personal work who want source material turned into editable mind maps.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.2 Visit
7
Coggle
iPhone & iPadWebBrowser extension+2 $5 a month Record7.8 Visit Coggle may suit people who want to plan, study, brainstorm, or share information using diagrams.
9
GoMind
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $19.90 a year Record7.8 Visit GoMind suits individuals who want to organize ideas in maps and use notes, imports, and exports across supported devices.
10
Thortspace
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $4.99 a month Record7.7 Visit It suits people who want to organize ideas visually for projects, research, education, or presentations.
11
MindMapVault
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $50 a year Record7.6 Visit MindMapVault suits people who want encrypted mind maps and notes, including users who need offline or self-hosted options.
13
Mind Elixir App
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 $19 a year Record7.5 Visit Mind Elixir App suits people who want to create and organize mind maps across supported desktop and mobile platforms, including offline.
19
Nodebook
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record7.2 Visit It suits students and readers who want to turn document highlights into linked mind maps.
Before you choose
Compare free access and trials
Tools in this category can use free, freemium or paid plans. Check whether a free plan covers your intended work and whether a paid starting price applies.
MindManager lists a 30-day trial and no free plan. GitMind lists a free plan and paid access from $4.08 per month on annual billing.
Match the platforms you use
Platform support can include web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Linux and Android. Match the tool to the devices where you create and edit maps.
If you switch between devices, confirm that the platforms you need are supported before choosing a plan.
Check sharing and offline work
Compare real-time collaboration, offline mode and collaborator limits when a map involves other people or travel without a connection.
Presentation mode can matter when you need to show a map without rebuilding it in another app.
Review exports and AI features
Export formats affect how you move maps into other tools or keep a copy. Check the formats offered for your workflow.
AI assistance is a separate comparison field. If open-source code matters, check the tool's licence and code availability before adopting it.
Questions
Do mind mapping tools offer free plans?
Yes. The category includes tools with free plans, freemium pricing and paid plans. Check the plan details for the tool you are considering.
Is there a mind mapping tool with a free trial?
MindManager lists a 30-day trial. Trial terms can differ from free-plan access, so check what remains available after the trial.
Which platforms can mind mapping tools support?
Platforms represented in this category include web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Linux and Android. Confirm support for your devices before choosing.
Can mind mapping tools work offline?
Offline mode is a comparison field for this category. Check the tool's listed support if you need to edit maps without an internet connection.
Do these tools support collaboration?
Real-time collaboration and collaborator limits are comparison fields. Review the limits and sharing options that fit your project.
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