| Price from | $5/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Spec score · Mind Mapping Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.3 (#65) |
| Spec score · Mind mapping tools | 9.4 (#3) | 7.4 (#59) |
| Export formats | PDF,PNG,.mm,plain text (.txt),Microsoft Visio (.vsdx) | Images,PDF,outlines,task spreadsheet |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Intended users | Coggle describes mind maps as useful for planning, note-taking, visualizing information, brainstorming, problem-solving, studying, and sharing in business, education, or personal use. | The site describes Tendril as suited to solo thinking, private notes, project outlines, study maps, research trails, and writing structures. |
| Supported platforms | web,iOS | Windows,macOS |
| Privacy | Coggle says private diagrams are not made public unless the user instructs it, and the first three diagrams on free accounts are private while later ones may be public. | Tendril requires no account, does not upload maps to a Tendril cloud service, and does not share map content with AI companies. |
| Real-time collaboration | Multiple people can edit the same diagram simultaneously, with changes appearing instantly. | No |
