# Freeplane vs Mindomo

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Mindomo

| Attribute | Freeplane | Mindomo |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 45 (6% (low)) | 66.7 (56% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 2 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 224 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A Java-based desktop application for creating and managing mind maps with support for rich formatting, scripting, encryption, and AI-assisted features. It is indexed under Mind Mapping.","source":"https://www.freeplane.org","question":"What is Freeplane?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Freeplane is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.freeplane.org","question":"Is Freeplane free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Freeplane supports Windows and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.freeplane.org","question":"What platforms does Freeplane support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Freeplane can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.freeplane.org","question":"Can Freeplane be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"Mindomo is a web and mobile application for building various diagram types including mind maps, concept maps, outlines, and Gantt charts. It supports simultaneous multi-user editing, offline work with automatic sync, and integrates with educational platforms and cloud storage services. It is indexed under Mind Mapping.","source":"https://www.mindomo.com/pricing/edu/","question":"What is Mindomo?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Mindomo offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Student and Teacher. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.mindomo.com/pricing/edu/","question":"Is Mindomo free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Mindomo supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.mindomo.com/pricing/edu/","question":"What platforms does Mindomo support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Mindomo, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.mindomo.com/pricing/edu/","question":"Can Mindomo be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 22 integrations for Mindomo, including Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Classroom, Google Workspace, Office 365, Microsoft Teams and Moodle, plus 14 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.mindomo.com/pricing/edu/","question":"What does Mindomo integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Mindomo. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Mindomo not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.mindomo.com/security/","question":"What security certifications does Mindomo have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Mindomo is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the EU.","source":"https://www.mindomo.com/pricing/edu/","question":"Where is Mindomo available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A Java-based desktop application for creating and managing mind maps with support for rich formatting, scripting, encryption, and AI-assisted features. | Mindomo is a web and mobile application for building various diagram types including mind maps, concept maps, outlines, and Gantt charts. It supports simultaneous multi-user editing, offline work with automatic sync, and integrates with educational platforms and cloud storage services. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_saas","ms_word_powerpoint_export":true,"google_drive_dropbox_file_sync":true,"markdown_and_latex_math_support":true,"opml_and_freemind_import_export":true,"outline_to_visual_map_conversion":true,"task_management_and_checklist_sync":true,"auto_layout_radial_and_tree_branching":true,"presentation_mode_node_by_node_playback":true,"collaborative_multiplayer_real_time_editing":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 18 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Classroom"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Office 365"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Moodle"},{"name":"Blackboard"},{"name":"Canvas"},{"name":"Brightspace"},{"name":"itslearning"},{"name":"Schoology"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Vimeo"},{"name":"Bing"},{"name":"Evernote"},{"name":"FTP"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"SAML SSO"},{"name":"G Suite","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":["EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.freeplane.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T08:18:29.616Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Free templates","Trial AI credits","Apps for iOS & Android","3 diagrams with mobile syncing"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Perfect for beginners exploring mind mapping","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"€6/month","features":["Cloud + Mobile + Desktop","50 AI credits/month","File and multimedia attachments","10 export formats","14 import formats","Microsoft Teams integration","API access"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Ideal for full creative freedom","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_credits":"50/month","export_formats":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"€13.5/month","features":["All Premium plan features","Guest editing","20 export formats including Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), Microsoft Excel formats, Markdown"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":13.5,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_credits":"60/month","export_formats":"20"}}],"summary":"Free tier available. Premium from €6/month. Professional from €13.5/month.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mindomo.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-28T13:16:56.373Z","startingPrice":{"amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":6,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001:2018","status":"active","auditor":"TUV Austria"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27701:2019","status":"active","auditor":"TUV Austria"}]` |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.mindomo.com/security/ |

## Capabilities (Mind Mapping)

| Capability | Freeplane | Mindomo |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | Cloud saas |
| Auto layout radial and tree branching | - | ✓ |
| Outline to visual map conversion | - | ✓ |
| Task management and checklist sync | - | ✓ |
| Presentation mode node by node playback | - | ✓ |
| Markdown and latex math support | - | ✓ |
| Collaborative multiplayer real time editing | - | ✓ |
| Ms word powerpoint export | - | ✓ |
| Opml and freemind import export | - | ✓ |
| Google drive dropbox file sync | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | - | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:27:20.823Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*