FreeMind vs SimpleMind
FreeMind
freemind.sourceforge.io
SimpleMind
simplemind.euSide by side
| Figure | FreeMind | SimpleMind |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $10.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 17 |
| Spec score · Mind mapping tools | 8.4 (#23) | 8.9 (#10) |
| Spec score · Mind Mapping Software | 8.3 (#29) | 8.3 (#32) |
| Export formats | HTML,XHTML,CSV,LaTeX,OPML,plain text,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Project,OpenOffice Writer,OpenOffice Impress,TWiki,SVG,PDF | PDF,PNG,images,HTML,TXT,SMMX,MM,OPML |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
| Purpose | FreeMind is free/open-source mind-mapping software written in Java. | SimpleMind helps users organize thoughts, remember information and generate ideas with mind maps. |
| Real-time collaboration | No | No |
| Security | The project page links to a bug report stating that a malicious script can cause harm by escaping the security sandbox. | SimpleMind says it requires no account, stores no mind maps on its servers and has no access to users’ mind maps. |
| Support | Users can ask questions in the Help forum, consult the FAQ collection, and report bugs through the bug tracker. | SimpleMind provides FAQ support and says support is available in English only. |
Plans
SimpleMind
- SimpleMind Pro Mobile$10.99 a month
- SimpleMind Pro Single User for Mac$29.99 a month
- SimpleMind Pro Single User for Windows$29.99 a month
- SimpleMind Pro Mac and Windows License$54.99 a month
- SimpleMind Pro Family/Team for MacPrice not published
- SimpleMind Pro Family/Team for WindowsPrice not published
- SimpleMind Pro 10-user License for Mac$114.99 a month
- SimpleMind Pro 10-user License for Windows$114.99 a month
- SimpleMind Pro Site LicensePrice not published
- SimpleMind Pro Single User (Mac)$29.99, paid once
In their own words
FreeMind
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SimpleMind
SimpleMind has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.