Filtered ranking
Best Mind Mapping Software for Windows in 2026
3 of the 6 mind mapping software ranked on listme.name match: they officially support Windows. The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 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
- 2
SimpleMind
A focused mapper for Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android, sold as one-time purchases with no subscription. It has only a free trial, and its public pages focus on personal use rather than team work.
Best for Mind maps on Apple and Android devices, paid once
macOSWindowsiOSAndroidOne-time purchase
- 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
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Free plan | Pricing model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Xmind | 92.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxWeb | 10 online maps | Freemium, Pro monthly |
 SimpleMind | 89.0 | One-time purchase | macOSWindowsiOSAndroid | Trial only | One-time per platform |
 Freeplane | 85.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Free | Free, open source |