Coggle vs SimpleMindMap

Coggle8.9Visit SimpleMindMap8.5Visit

Higher score Coggle #5 in Mind Mapping Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Coggle

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SimpleMindMap #8 in Mind Mapping Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit SimpleMindMap

• Coggle fits best

  Simple browser-based collaborative maps

• SimpleMindMap fits best

  Open-source users wanting feature-rich desktop maps

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Side by side

Feature	Coggle 8.9/10 Visit ↗	SimpleMindMap 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Mind Mapping Software	#8 in Mind Mapping Software
Best for	Simple browser-based collaborative maps	Open-source users wanting feature-rich desktop maps
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web, iOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Coggle 2/4 · SimpleMindMap 4/4
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Offline mode	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
AI assistance	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Presentation mode	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, iOS	web, windows, macos, linux
Export formats	PDF, PNG, .mm, plain text (.txt), Microsoft Visio (.vsdx)	PNG, PDF, SVG, XMind, Mermaid, HTML, JSON, Markdown, TXT, XLSX, FreeMind
Collaborator limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Real-time editing with automatic saving and full change history Free plan includes public diagrams, exports, and Visio support Presentation mode, shared folders, embeds, links, and QR sharing	Multiple map structures, rich node content, and broad export formats Offline local storage with WebDAV synchronization Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Obsidian, and UTools support
Cons	Web-only access limits platform choice Free Forever allows 3 private diagrams Advanced organization controls require the $8 per-member plan	The web version provides only basic mind mapping features The desktop client and plugins are closed source Collaboration is documented for the underlying library, not the product
Our verdict	Coggle is a web-based tool for creating collaborative mind maps, flowcharts, notes, and structured visual information. It suits students, professionals, teams, and personal users who need to brainstorm, plan, study, organize notes, or… Read the review →	SimpleMindMap is a mind mapping tool for individual users and developers who want customizable maps across web, desktop, and plugin environments. It supports mind maps, logic structures, timelines, fishbone diagrams, and tables, with nodes… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Coggle — where it wins

  • Real-time editing with automatic saving and full change history
  • Free plan includes public diagrams, exports, and Visio support
  • Presentation mode, shared folders, embeds, links, and QR sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access limits platform choice
  • Free Forever allows 3 private diagrams
  • Advanced organization controls require the $8 per-member plan

• SimpleMindMap — where it wins

  • Multiple map structures, rich node content, and broad export formats
  • Offline local storage with WebDAV synchronization
  • Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Obsidian, and UTools support

  Where it doesn't

  • The web version provides only basic mind mapping features
  • The desktop client and plugins are closed source
  • Collaboration is documented for the underlying library, not the product

• Coggle8.9/10 · Free plan

  A focused web tool for collaborative maps, flowcharts, and visual planning.

  Visit CoggleFull verdict →
• SimpleMindMap8.5/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich, offline-friendly choice for open-source desktop mind mapping.

  Visit SimpleMindMapFull verdict →