Head-to-head · Mind Mapping Software
Mindomo vs Freeplane
Mindomo leads on 1 check, Freeplane on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMindomo · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresMindomo · 4 of 4
Mindomo scores higher on our rubric for mind mapping software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Mindomo offers real-time collaboration; Freeplane doesn't.
Mindomo is the better fit for teams needing an all-purpose mind mapper. Freeplane is the better fit for free offline open-source desktop mapping.
- Mindomo fits best
Teams needing an all-purpose mind mapper
- Freeplane fits best
Free offline open-source desktop mapping
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Side by side
| Feature | Mindomo 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Freeplane 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Mind Mapping Software | #7 in Mind Mapping Software |
| Best for | Teams needing an all-purpose mind mapper | Free offline open-source desktop mapping |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | €6/user/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Mindomo 4/4 · Freeplane 3/4 | ||
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ (best) | — |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI assistance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Presentation mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API | windows, macos, linux |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX, PPTX, MPX, XML, XLS, TXT, OPML, HTML, PNG, ZIP, MD, MOM, PMOM, MM, MMAP | Asciidoc, MediaWiki, Markdown, XBEL, Twiki, PDF, OPML, LaTeX, JPEG, PNG, SVG, XML, XHTML, HTML, Microsoft Excel 2003, Word 2003, Project 2003, OpenOffice, TaskJuggler, Freeplane 1.1 |
| Collaborator limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Mindomo is a mind-mapping and diagramming platform for individuals, teams, educators, and business users. It supports mind maps, concept maps, outlines, timelines, organigrams, and Gantt charts, giving teams room to move from brainstorming… Read the review → |
Freeplane is a free, open-source mind-mapping application for organizing information, brainstorming, outlining, note-taking, and knowledge management. It runs locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with portable distributions available for… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Mindomo — where it wins
- Supports maps, outlines, timelines, organigrams, and Gantt charts
- Combines real-time collaboration with offline desktop editing
- Offers AI, presentation mode, task planning, and extensive exports
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 3 diagrams
- AI access is governed by monthly or trial credit allowances
- Professional is structured for 1 user plus 5 guests
Freeplane — where it wins
- Free and open source across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Encrypted local maps with autosave and backup settings
- Broad export options, scripting, add-ons, and presentation support
Where it doesn't
- No real-time online collaborative editing
- No documented mobile or web application
- Presentation functionality depends on the RoAn-Presentation add-on
- Mindomo9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad mind-mapping workspace with AI, collaboration, planning, and multi-platform access.
Visit MindomoFull verdict → - Freeplane8.6/10 · Free plan
A capable offline mapper for structured thinking, with limited online collaboration and platform reach.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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