FreeMind

Spec sheet

Purpose

FreeMind is free/open-source mind-mapping software written in Java.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Supported platforms

Windows,macOS,LinuxRead 20 Sep 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Security

The project page links to a bug report stating that a malicious script can cause harm by escaping the security sandbox.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Support

Users can ask questions in the Help forum, consult the FAQ collection, and report bugs through the bug tracker.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Collaboration limit

The project describes FreeMind as basically a one-user application and says its preliminary conflict-locking mechanism is switched off by default.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Desktop platforms

The site lists Windows, macOS, and Linux as supported operating systems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Editing

Features include undo, drag-and-drop of nodes and files, and copy and paste support for plain text and RTF.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Export formats

HTML,XHTML,CSV,LaTeX,OPML,plain text,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Project,OpenOffice Writer,OpenOffice Impress,TWiki,SVG,PDFRead 20 Sep 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Image limit

The project says support for pictures in nodes is at a preliminary stage and image files must accompany maps that are moved elsewhere.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Integration

A third-party plugin listed by the project provides import and export functions for Confluence wiki.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Links and export

Nodes can contain links to web pages or local files, and maps can be exported to HTML with folding.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Map format

FreeMind stores maps in XML format.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Map navigation

It supports one-click folding and unfolding, link following, and map movement by dragging the background or using the mouse wheel.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Optional plugins

The download page describes a maximum install that includes plugins for SVG and PDF export, reminders, and help files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Real-time collaboration

NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Requirements

The download page says FreeMind requires Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later and runs on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Uses

The site describes use for project tracking, research, notes and knowledge bases, brainstorming, and bookmarks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io

Plans and prices

Every FreeMind plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Mind mapping tools#23 of 728.4
• Mind Mapping Software#29 of 728.3