MindNode
$24.96/yr
58% less than Xmind
MindNode vs Xmind
Price, free plan and alternatives, side by side
The comparison in short
- MindNodeno free plan
- Xmindhas a free plan
Xmind
Buildable
one sitting
On price, MindNode wins. To start without paying, Xmind has a free plan. If you would rather build it, Xmind is the simplest to rebuild.
Side-by-side comparison
| APPLICATION | MindNodeDiagrams | XmindDiagrams |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly billing | $2.99/mo$2.99MindNode Plus | $10/mo$10Pro |
| Per year | $24.96/yrannual plan · −30% | $59.04/yrannual plan · −51% |
| Billing model | Per person | Flat subscription |
| Free tier | No published document/map cap; basic mind mapping, editing, import/export, iCloud sync and shared-document participation | Personal: 10 online maps, 3 sheets/map, 3-day history, 5 Pitch slides and 10 AI credits; Team space: 3 collaborative maps |
| Additional costs | App Store pricing/tax can vary by storefront. Setapp is a separate bundle subscription. The trial converts automatically unless canceled before it ends. | AI-generated maps can temporarily bypass Free/Pro manual-map limits while credits remain; credits expire/reset. One subscription covers up to 5 computers and 5 mobile devices. Monthly plans and AI-credit add-ons are non-refundable; yearly website purchases have a 7-day refund window. Xmind does not support downgrading an active higher tier. |
| Can you rebuild it? | With trade-offsmulti-day | Buildableone sitting |
| Free alternatives | ||
| Checked on | 10/20/2026 | 10/20/2026 |
| Buy on the official site | Buy View app page | Buy View app page |
The free plan compares up to 2 apps. Pro compares up to 4. See plans →
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