SimpleMindMap
SimpleMindMap is a mind-mapping tool for building, organizing, and presenting maps across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What SimpleMindMap is
SimpleMindMap is a mind-mapping tool for building, organizing, and presenting maps across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux. It offers 15 structure types, including mind maps, logic charts, timelines, fishbone diagrams, and tables. Nodes can include images, attachments, formulas, and tags, while more than 100 themes provide ways to customize maps. AI features can generate a map with one click, continue nodes, or create themes when users configure an AI model. Maps are stored locally, and the software can be used without an internet connection. It supports real-time collaboration and presentation mode, and maps can be imported from XMind, Markdown, and XLSX. Export choices include PNG, PDF, SVG, XMind, Mermaid, HTML, JSON, Markdown, TXT, XLSX, and FreeMind. WebDAV can be configured for multi-device synchronization. The desktop version adds file management, history rollback, outline editing and printing, zen mode, and a minimap. Options also include Obsidian and UTools plugins; the maker describes its early core library as open source.
Good
- Works offline with maps stored locally.
- Offers 15 map structure types.
- Supports real-time collaboration and presentation mode.
- Exports to a wide range of formats.
- AI can generate maps, continue nodes, and create themes.
Watch out
- Web version is described as offering basic mapping features.
- The listed plans do not state prices.
- AI features require users to configure an AI model.
Who it suits
The web version is described as suited to occasional or light use, while the desktop version is aimed at deeper use. It may also suit people who want to connect mind maps with Obsidian or UTools.
Verdict
SimpleMindMap combines offline use, varied map structures, and broad import and export options. Choose the web version for lighter use or the desktop client for its additional editing and file tools.
Plans and prices
From SimpleMindMap's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Web online version | Free | Basic mind-mapping features · for light use · Free |
| Desktop client | CN¥128, paid once | Full feature experience · local storage · cloud sync · ¥128 lifetime license |
| UTools plugin | CN¥128, paid once | Lightweight UTools plugin · 30-day trial also listed at ¥12.8 · joint membership ¥168 · ¥128 lifetime license |
| Obsidian plugin | CN¥169, paid once | Integrates with Obsidian linked notes · ¥169 lifetime license |
The facts
Each one read from SimpleMindMap's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI assistance
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- AI features
- Users can configure an AI model for one-click map generation, node continuation, and AI-generated themes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Desktop tools
- The desktop version includes local file management, history rollback, presentation mode, outline editing and printing, zen mode, and a minimap.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- PNG,PDF,SVG,XMind,Mermaid,HTML,JSON,Markdown,TXT,XLSX,FreeMindchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Import and export
- It supports importing XMind, Markdown, and XLSX, and exporting PNG, PDF, SVG, XMind, Mermaid, and HTML.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker offers an Obsidian plugin with node backlinks and a UTools plugin that can be invoked from UTools.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Local use
- The maker says maps are stored locally and the software can be used fully without an internet connection.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Map structures
- The product supports 15 structure types, including mind maps, logic charts, timelines, fishbone diagrams, and tables.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Offline mode
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Open source
- The maker says the early core library simple-mind-map is fully open source and includes a JavaScript library and online demo.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Presentation mode
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Support
- The site provides an email contact and links to issue-reporting pages for the client and Obsidian plugin.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Users can configure WebDAV for multi-device file synchronization.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Themes and nodes
- It includes over 100 themes and supports adding images, attachments, formulas, and tags to nodes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- SimpleMindMap is a mind-mapping tool described as privacy-focused, multi-platform, feature-rich, and customizable.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The maker describes the web version as suited to occasional or light use and the full desktop version as designed for deep users.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- web,windows,macos,linuxchecked 20 Sep 2026
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