Mindomo vs SimpleMindMap

Mindomo9.2Visit SimpleMindMap8.5Visit

Higher score Mindomo #2 in Mind Mapping Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Mindomo

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

• Mindomo fits best

  Teams needing an all-purpose mind mapper

• SimpleMindMap fits best

  Open-source users wanting feature-rich desktop maps

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Side by side

Feature	Mindomo 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SimpleMindMap 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Mind Mapping Software	#8 in Mind Mapping Software
Best for	Teams needing an all-purpose mind mapper	Open-source users wanting feature-rich desktop maps
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€6/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	14 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Mindomo 4/4 · SimpleMindMap 4/4
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Offline mode	✓	✓
AI assistance	✓	✓
Presentation mode	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API	web, windows, macos, linux
Export formats	PDF, DOCX, PPTX, MPX, XML, XLS, TXT, OPML, HTML, PNG, ZIP, MD, MOM, PMOM, MM, MMAP	PNG, PDF, SVG, XMind, Mermaid, HTML, JSON, Markdown, TXT, XLSX, FreeMind
Collaborator limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	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	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	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• Mindomo9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad mind-mapping workspace with AI, collaboration, planning, and multi-platform access.

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• SimpleMindMap8.5/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit SimpleMindMapFull verdict →