# Freeplane vs MindNode

| Attribute | Freeplane | MindNode |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 9.6 (6% (low)) | 77.1 (26% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 221 | - |
| 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. | A mind mapping and outlining application for Apple devices that helps you capture, organize, and develop ideas through visual maps and structured planning. |
| integrations.count | - | 7 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Things"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Apple Reminders"},{"name":"Apple Shortcuts"},{"name":"Image Playground"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"AT","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":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","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"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":2.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Mind Mapping)

| Capability | Freeplane | MindNode |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:19:21.715Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*