18.1
EdrawMind is a mind-mapping and diagramming tool available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Mind Map Tool in 2026
EdrawMind leads this chart of 27 (8.1/10, free plan). Xmind is next (8.0/10, free plan), and Mindomo is the next highest-placed with a free plan (7.9/10). Android is one of the platforms represented in this category. Mind map tools let you lay out ideas, plans and notes as linked branches rather than along a straight page. Look at free plans and trials, paid-from prices, and support for Android, web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux; then review real-time collaboration, AI features, offline mode, presentation mode, and import and export formats.
28.0
Xmind is a mind-mapping app with AI assistance, presentation mode, and real-time collaboration.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
37.9
Mindomo is a mind-mapping and diagramming app for arranging ideas, notes, and plans.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Coggle
Coggle is a collaborative workspace for mapping and sharing complex information through mind maps and flowcharts.
Free planiOSWebAPIExtension7.8From $5 a month - 5
Mapify
Mapify turns videos, documents, webpages, podcasts, and meeting recordings into AI-generated mind maps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.8From $5.99 a month - 6
Comapping
Comapping is mind mapping software for taking notes, planning, organizing information, and sharing it.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.5From $25 a year - 7
MindGenius
MindGenius is a mindmapping and project-planning tool for web and Windows, with browser access to MindGenius Online on any device.
Free planWebWindows7.5From $13.33 a month - 8
SimpleMind
AndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.3 - 9
Mindly
AndroidiOSWeb7.1From $34.99 a year - 10
MindMap AI
MindMap AI is a mind-mapping tool for building and editing projects with AI assistance and real-time collaboration.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.1From $4.99 a month - 11
WiseMapping
WiseMapping is a free, open-source mind mapping tool for brainstorming, learning, note-taking, planning, and organizing ideas around a central theme.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.9Free plan - 12
MindManager
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.8 - 13
MindMapper
WebWindows6.8$39 one-time - 14
Ayoa
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.7Free plan - 15
MindMeister
MindMeister is a mind-mapping application made by MindMeister in Vaterstetten, Germany.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.7Free plan - 16
MindNode
Free planiOSmacOS6.7From $2.99 a month - 176.6From $64.80 a year
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Freeplane
Freeplane is a free, open-source application for creating mind maps and navigating mapped information at work, school or home.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.5Free plan - 19
GitMind
GitMind is a mind mapping and whiteboarding app for web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome.
AndroidiOSWebExtension6.5 - 20
Mind42
Free planWebAPI6.5Free plan - 21
Heimer
Free planLinuxWindows6.2Free plan - 22
Bubbl.us
Free planWeb6.1Free plan - 23
Scapple
macOSWindows6.1 - 24
ConceptDraw MINDMAP
macOSWindows5.9From $199 a month - 25
MindMup
Web5.9
Choosing well
Check Android access first
Android is represented among the platforms covered here, alongside web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux. Check the individual tool's listing for the platform you plan to use.
A web version can help across devices, while a native app may suit phone or tablet work. Confirm support before relying on a tool away from a desktop.
Compare free plans and pricing
Check each tool for a free plan and any free trial it provides. Note what the free tier includes and how long a trial lasts.
Review the paid-from price, billing period and user basis. A price shown per user may differ from a personal subscription.
Match your working style
Real-time collaboration matters when people edit a map together. Offline access is useful when your work must continue without an internet connection.
Presentation mode can turn a map into a guided view. Check these fields against how you plan to use the tool.
Check AI and file formats
AI features can change how you create or develop a map, so check the exact functions provided rather than assuming a generic AI label covers your needs.
Import and export formats affect whether you can move existing maps in or share work elsewhere. Confirm the formats you need before committing.
Questions people ask
Can I use a mind map tool on Android?
Android is one of the platforms represented in this category. Check the individual tool's platform details for Android app support or browser access.
Do any mind map tools have free options?
Yes. Tools in this category offer free plans, and a free trial may also be available. Check the listing for limits and trial terms.
What should I compare besides price?
Look at Android and other platform support, real-time collaboration, AI features, offline mode, presentation mode, plus import and export formats.
Can I work offline?
Offline mode is a comparison field for this category. Check the individual tool's details to confirm whether offline work is supported.
Can I import or export my maps?
Import and export formats are listed comparison fields. Verify that a tool supports the formats you need before transferring existing maps or sharing files.