MindNode vs SimpleMind

Price, free plan and alternatives, side by side

The comparison in short

Cheapest per year

Not enough public prices to compare the cost.

Who has a free plan
  • MindNodeno free plan
  • SimpleMindhas a free plan
Easiest to rebuild

SimpleMind

Buildable

one sitting

To start without paying, SimpleMind has a free plan. If you would rather build it, SimpleMind is the simplest to rebuild.

Side-by-side comparison

APPLICATIONMindNodeDiagramsSimpleMindDiagrams
Monthly billing$2.99/moMindNode Plus$29.99 once
Per year$24.96/yrannual plan · −30%—
Billing modelPer personOne-time payment
Free tierNo published document/map cap; basic mind mapping, editing, import/export, iCloud sync and shared-document participationUnlimited mind maps; virtually unlimited page size and elements; 15+ styles; local-device storage only; no cloud sync or PDF/image export
Additional costsApp Store pricing/tax can vary by storefront. Setapp is a separate bundle subscription. The trial converts automatically unless canceled before it ends.A separate license is required for each platform unless buying a Mac+Windows bundle. Desktop prices exclude VAT; mobile storefront prices vary, and there is no discounted after-purchase cross-platform upgrade path stated.
Can you rebuild it?With trade-offsmulti-dayBuildableone sitting
Free alternatives
Checked on10/20/202610/20/2026
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