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Indie alternatives to XMind
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what XMind does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MindMeister | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| MindNode | Free plan | – | – | Mac, iOS |
| SimpleMind | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
1. MindMeister
Online collaborative mind mapping
A web-based mind mapping tool for brainstorming, note-taking and planning with real-time collaboration and presentation mode.
Free plan · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
3. SimpleMind
Cross-platform mind mapping app
A mind mapping app for organizing thoughts and ideas with free layout, images and syncing across devices.
Free plan · Mac, Windows, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to XMind?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: MindMeister, MindNode and SimpleMind.
Which XMind alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: MindNode and SimpleMind. On Windows: SimpleMind. On Android: MindMeister and SimpleMind. On the web: MindMeister.
What makes these alternatives to XMind “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as XMind.
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