18.9
Mind Elixir App is a lightweight, AI-enabled mind-mapping tool for creative work.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Mind Mapping Tools in 2026
Mind Elixir App leads this chart of 72 (8.9/10, free plan). Xmind is next (8.8/10, free plan), and EdrawMind is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.8/10). Mind-mapping software lets you arrange ideas, notes and plans as visual diagrams. This list covers apps and software for building and presenting those maps. Android apps are represented, alongside web, Windows, iOS, macOS and Linux options. Compare supported platforms, offline mode, export formats and collaboration features before choosing. Look at whether a free plan or trial meets your needs, and consider AI…
28.8
Xmind is a mind-mapping app with AI assistance, presentation mode, and real-time collaboration.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.8
EdrawMind is a mind-mapping and diagramming tool available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Mindomo
Mindomo is a mind-mapping and diagramming app for arranging ideas, notes, and plans.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux8.7From €6 a month - 5
GoMind
GoMind is a mind map workspace for organizing knowledge, developing ideas, and turning outlines into usable results.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.7From $19.90 a year - 6
Coggle
Coggle is a collaborative workspace for mapping and sharing complex information through mind maps and flowcharts.
Free planiOSWebAPIExtension8.6From $5 a month - 7
Mapify
Mapify turns videos, documents, webpages, podcasts, and meeting recordings into AI-generated mind maps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.5From $5.99 a month - 8
MindMapVault
MindMapVault is an encrypted space for creating, editing, and storing mind maps, notes, attachments, and map relationships.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.3From $50 a year - 9
Nodebook
Nodebook combines mind mapping with built-in PDF, EPUB, and TXT reading for study and document work.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows8.2From $8.99 a month - 10
Thortspace
Thortspace is 3D visual thinking software for brainstorming, project management, problem solving, collaborative research, education, and presentations.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux8.2From $4.99 a month - 11
MyMap
MyMap is an AI-powered visual canvas that turns natural-language prompts and conversations into mind maps, diagrams, and other connected layouts.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.2From $12 a month - 12
SimpleMindMap
SimpleMindMap is a mind-mapping tool for building, organizing, and presenting maps across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS8.1CN¥128 one-time - 13
MindGenius
MindGenius is a mindmapping and project-planning tool for web and Windows, with browser access to MindGenius Online on any device.
Free planWebWindows8.1From $13.33 a month - 14
Comapping
Comapping is mind mapping software for taking notes, planning, organizing information, and sharing it.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS8.1From $25 a year - 15
SimpleMind
AndroidiOSmacOSWindows8.0 - 16
MindMap Chat
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS8.0Free plan - 17
ideaBraid
ideaBraid is a desktop mind-mapping app for turning ideas into plans.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows7.9Free plan - 18
SiXu Mind Map
Free planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS7.8CN¥128 one-time - 19
QuikFlow
QuikFlow is a mind-mapping and flowchart app for Windows, macOS, and iOS that creates layouts automatically as you build.
Free planiOSmacOSWindows7.8From $12.99 a year - 20
MindManager
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.6 - 21
miMind
miMind is a cross-platform mind-mapping app for brainstorming, project planning, note-taking, and studying.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.6From $24.99 a year - 22
MindMap AI
MindMap AI is a mind-mapping tool for building and editing projects with AI assistance and real-time collaboration.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.6From $4.99 a month - 23
MindMeister
MindMeister is a mind-mapping application made by MindMeister in Vaterstetten, Germany.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.5Free plan - 24
MindSpark
MindSpark is a free, open-source mind-mapping app that runs in a browser or can be self-hosted.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.5Free plan - 25
CloudMindMaps
CloudMindMaps is browser-based software for making, editing, and sharing mind maps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.5Free plan
Choosing well
Check Android and other platforms
If you plan to work from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, look first for Android support. The category also includes web, Windows, iOS, macOS and Linux platforms.
A web version can help when you switch devices, while a desktop app may suit longer editing sessions. Verify the platform listing for the tool you are considering.
Compare free access and pricing
Free plans are available in this category, and paid tools may offer a trial instead. MindManager is shown with a 30-day trial but no free plan; FreeMind and Freeplane are shown as free plans.
Freemium options include Xmind, MindMeister, SimpleMindMap, GitMind and Mapify. GitMind's listed annual-billing starting price is $4.08 per month.
Review collaboration limits
For maps made with other people, check both real-time collaboration and the collaborator limit. These fields show whether a tool suits a shared project or a smaller personal workflow.
Plan for offline work and exports
Check offline mode if you need to edit without a connection. Export formats matter when a map must move to another app or be shared in a particular file type.
Look at code and extra features
Some listed tools provide open-source code. If you need to read or change the code, check the licence for the tool you choose.
AI assistance and presentation mode appear as distinct comparison fields. Review them when automated help or presenting a map is part of your workflow.
Questions people ask
Are Android mind-mapping apps included?
Yes. Android is one of the supported platforms represented in this category. Check the platform details for the specific tool before installing it.
Can I use a mind map without paying?
You will find free plans, freemium options and a paid tool offering a 30-day trial. Review the pricing and free-plan fields for the app you want.
Which tools have open-source code?
Some tools in this category provide open-source code. Check the individual listing and its licence if code access matters to you.
Can these tools work offline?
Offline mode is a comparison field for this list. Check the selected tool's entry to see whether it supports working without a connection.
Can I present a mind map?
Presentation mode is included as a comparison field. Review the tool's details to see whether that workflow is supported.