# Freeplane vs Mindomo

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Mindomo

| Attribute | Freeplane | Mindomo |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 9.6 (6% (low)) | 46.9 (43% (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 cloud-based diagramming application that enables individuals and teams to organize and collaborate on visual representations of ideas and projects. Features real-time editing, offline support with syncing, cross-device access, AI-powered features, templates, and integrations with learning management systems and productivity tools. |
| integrations.count | - | 21 |
| 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"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","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":["Sharing & publishing","Free templates","Trial AI credits","iOS & Android apps"],"description":"Perfect for beginners exploring mind mapping","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"diagrams":"3","AI credits":"trial amount"}},{"free":false,"name":"Student","summary":"$5/user/month (€4 or $6 in other regions)","features":["Cloud + Mobile access","Unlimited diagrams","15 AI credits/month","Multiple format imports"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Ideal for memorization and learning","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"AI credits":"15/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Teacher","summary":"$7/user/month","features":["Cloud + Mobile + Desktop access","All Student features","Unlimited assignments","Custom templates","Grading and feedback","25 AI credits/month"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":7,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Ideal for educators, guiding and assessing students","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"AI credits":"25/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"School","summary":"$12/month (€10 or €14 in other regions, minimum 2 teachers + 80 students)","features":["Student and Teacher plan features","School administration","LTI integrations","Google Classroom & Office 365","20 export formats","Custom documentation support"],"minSeats":2,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for group learning and shared resources","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier for basic use. Paid subscriptions start at $5/user/month for students and teachers; school plans from $12/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mindomo.com/pricing/edu/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T14:41:16.629Z","startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Mind Mapping)

| Capability | Freeplane | Mindomo |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-09-01T17:00:04.847Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*