SimpleMindMap vs EdrawMind

SimpleMindMap8.5Visit EdrawMind7.9Visit

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

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EdrawMind #12 in Mind Mapping Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit EdrawMind

• SimpleMindMap fits best

  Open-source users wanting feature-rich desktop maps

• EdrawMind fits best

  Affordable cross-platform collaborative mapping

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Side by side

Feature	SimpleMindMap 8.5/10 Visit ↗	EdrawMind 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.9
Ranking	#8 in Mind Mapping Software	#12 in Mind Mapping Software
Best for	Open-source users wanting feature-rich desktop maps	Affordable cross-platform collaborative mapping
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$4.90/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SimpleMindMap 4/4 · EdrawMind 4/4
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Offline mode	✓	✓
AI assistance	✓	✓
Presentation mode	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, linux	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
Export formats	PNG, PDF, SVG, XMind, Mermaid, HTML, JSON, Markdown, TXT, XLSX, FreeMind	graphics, PDF, Word, Excel, PPT, HTML, SVG, TXT
Collaborator limit	Not checked yet	1 people
Our review
Pros	Multiple map structures, rich node content, and broad export formats Offline local storage with WebDAV synchronization Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Obsidian, and UTools support	Free plan includes templates, graphics export, PDF export, and 100MB storage Supports real-time collaboration, AI-assisted mapping, presentations, and Gantt planning Available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
Cons	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	The Free Plan includes only 500 AI tokens for trial Individual pricing is shown with annual billing Enterprise access requires contacting sales
Our verdict	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 →	EdrawMind is mind mapping software for individuals, students, teams, and decision-makers. It combines visual brainstorming with outlining, note-taking, presentations, project planning, and collaborative workspaces. Users can start from… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• EdrawMind — where it wins

  • Free plan includes templates, graphics export, PDF export, and 100MB storage
  • Supports real-time collaboration, AI-assisted mapping, presentations, and Gantt planning
  • Available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free Plan includes only 500 AI tokens for trial
  • Individual pricing is shown with annual billing
  • Enterprise access requires contacting sales

• SimpleMindMap8.5/10 · Free plan

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

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• EdrawMind7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad, affordable mapping workspace with AI, planning, presentations, and six-platform access.

  Visit EdrawMindFull verdict →