Tendril
6.3#62 in mind mapping tools$39.99 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitTendril vs Xmind
What both publish
| Fact | Tendril | Xmind |
|---|---|---|
| Export formats | Images,PDF,outlines,task spreadsheet | PNG,SVG,PDF,Markdown,Word,Excel,PowerPoint,OPML,TextBundle,Text |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | No | Premium supports real-time collaboration and following another user's view. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS | Xmind works on web, desktop, and mobile, and Premium supports mobile and desktop. |
Tendril plans
- Personal license$49.99, paid once
- Personal license — special launch offer$39.99, paid once
- Personal license — standard price$49.99, paid once
Xmind plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$4.92 a month
- Premium$8.25 a month
Pick Tendril if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Xmind if…
Xmind suits people who want to create and present mind maps across devices, with collaboration or AI assistance available on paid plans. Its export options may suit users who move map content into documents, spreadsheets, or other formats.