# MindNode vs XMind

| Attribute | MindNode | XMind |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 58.3 (26% (low)) | 53.6 (53% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A mind mapping and outlining application for Apple devices that helps you capture, organize, and develop ideas through visual maps and structured planning. It is indexed under Mind Mapping.","source":"https://www.mindnode.com","question":"What is MindNode?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MindNode offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.mindnode.com","question":"Is MindNode free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MindNode supports macOS and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.mindnode.com","question":"What platforms does MindNode support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for MindNode, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.mindnode.com","question":"Can MindNode be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for MindNode, including Things, Box, OneDrive, Apple Reminders, Apple Shortcuts and Image Playground. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.mindnode.com","question":"What does MindNode integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MindNode is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Austria.","source":"https://www.mindnode.com","question":"Where is MindNode available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"XMind is a cloud-based platform for creating and managing visual diagrams using mind mapping and AI-powered generation. It supports task management, real-time team collaboration, and integrations with external storage and communication tools across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. It is indexed under Mind Mapping.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"What is XMind?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"XMind offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"Is XMind free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"XMind supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"What platforms does XMind support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for XMind, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"Can XMind be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for XMind, including Slack, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and ChatGPT. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"What does XMind integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for XMind. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as XMind not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"What security certifications does XMind have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A visual thinking tool that enables users to create and organize ideas as mind maps and outlines on Apple devices, with all data encrypted and stored in iCloud for privacy. | A mind mapping tool that enables teams to organize thoughts visually, collaborate in real time, and turn ideas into actionable project plans, with integrated AI-assisted content generation. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_subscription","deployment_model":"native_desktop","outline_to_visual_map_conversion":true,"collaborative_multiplayer_real_time_editing":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":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,"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 | 7 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Things"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Apple Reminders"},{"name":"Apple Shortcuts"},{"name":"Image Playground"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"ChatGPT"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"MindNode Plus","summary":"$2.99/month or $24.99/year","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":24.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier; $2.99/month or $24.99/year for MindNode Plus","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mindnode.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:47:01.995Z","startingPrice":{"amount":2.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"Free tier available with core mind mapping features; premium plans include AI-powered features and advanced project management.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://xmind.app","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T16:07:48.707Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":2.99,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Mind Mapping)

| Capability | MindNode | XMind |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Native desktop | 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 | Flat subscription | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T14:03:26.964Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*