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Best Free Mind Mapping Software in 2026

8 of the 10 mind mapping software ranked on listme.name match: they can be used without paying (a free plan or free version). The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.

8 products ranked Updated October 2026 How we rank Share

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  1. Xmind

    The most complete desktop mapper here, with themes, exports to PNG, SVG, PDF and Markdown, and Pitch slides. The free plan caps online maps at 10, and Pro costs US$4.92 a month.

    Best for Desktop mind maps with presentation output

    WindowsmacOSLinuxWebFree plan, paid upgrades

    92.5of 100
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  2. MindMeister

    A browser-based mapper with unlimited collaborators on the free plan and apps for iOS and Android. The free plan allows three maps, a tighter limit than Xmind's 10 online maps.

    Best for Browser-based maps shared with a team

    WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    88.5of 100
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  3. Freeplane

    Free, open-source desktop mapping under GPL-2.0, with add-ons and templates. The interface is denser than newer apps, and it is desktop only, unlike the browser tools here.

    Best for Open-source desktop mapping for power users

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    85.5of 100
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  4. MindNode

    A native mind mapper for Apple devices with a free version and a Plus tier at $2.99 a month or $24.99 a year. It has no Windows or web version, so it suits one person on Apple hardware more than shared mapping.

    Best for Mind maps and outlines on Mac, iPhone and iPad

    macOSiOS, iPadOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    84.5of 100
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  5. Whimsical

    A canvas for mind maps, flowcharts and wireframes with AI drafting, in the browser or as a macOS or Windows app. The free plan caps boards at 50 objects, so heavier maps need the Pro plan at $10 per editor a month.

    Best for Mind maps that grow into flowcharts and wireframes

    WebmacOSWindowsFree plan, paid upgrades

    80.5of 100
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  6. Mindomo

    A web mapper with an AI map generator, outlines and Gantt charts in one project. It is aimed at students and teams moving from ideas to a plan, and it is less focused on freeform brainstorming than Xmind.

    Best for Mind maps that become outlines and Gantt plans

    WebFree plan, paid upgrades

    79.5of 100
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  7. Miro

    A shared whiteboard with an infinite canvas for workshops, where mind maps are one of many layouts. It has a free plan, but it is heavier than a dedicated mapper for a single tree of ideas.

    Best for Team workshops on a shared whiteboard

    WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    78.0of 100
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  8. Coggle

    A free web mind mapper with unlimited diagrams for occasional use. Flowchart shapes, private diagrams and link collaboration need the paid Awesome plan, and it has no install step.

    Best for Quick browser mind maps shared by link

    WebFree plan, paid upgrades

    76.0of 100
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At a glance

ProductScorePricePlatformsFree planPricing model
Xmind92.5Free plan, paid upgradesWindowsmacOSLinuxWeb10 online mapsFreemium, Pro monthly
MindMeister88.5Free plan, paid upgradesWebiOSAndroid3 mind mapsFreemium, monthly or yearly
Freeplane85.5Free and open sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxFreeFree, open source
MindNode84.5Free plan, paid upgradesmacOSiOS, iPadOSFree version; Plus for advanced featuresFreemium subscription
Whimsical80.5Free plan, paid upgradesWebmacOSWindowsFree plan up to 50 board objectsFreemium, paid per editor
Mindomo79.5Free plan, paid upgradesWebFree to startFreemium
Miro78.0Free plan, paid upgradesWebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidFree planFreemium, team plans
Coggle76.0Free plan, paid upgradesWebFree forever for occasional useFreemium, paid Awesome plan