SimpleMind

Cross-platform mind mapping app sold as a one-off purchase per platform.

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Alternatives ranked: 4
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About SimpleMind

SimpleMind, from Dutch developer SimpleApps, is a long-running mind mapping app for Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android. It offers free-form and auto layouts, styles, images, notes, links, checkboxes and outlines, and can sync maps through Dropbox, Google Drive or iCloud depending on the platform, so the same map opens on desktop and phone. Its pricing is unusual in a subscription-heavy market: a free edition covers the basics, and the Pro edition is a single purchase per platform with no subscription. A trial edition is available on desktop, plus a free viewer. Recent updates add custom backgrounds and outline search. SimpleMind is a good fit for individuals and students who want a dependable app they pay for once, but it has no web version or real-time collaboration, and buying Pro on several platforms adds up.

Best for: Individuals who want a cross-platform mind mapper without a subscription.

What works

Pay once per platform, no subscription
Runs on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android
Free edition for basic use
Sync through common cloud storage

Why people leave

No web app or real-time collaboration
Pro must be bought separately per platform
Interface less modern than newer apps

Top SimpleMind alternatives

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1
Xmind
More structures and AI features, with a subscription.
66.5
2
MindNode
More polished on Apple devices, with a free tier.
62.6
3
Freeplane
Free and open source on any desktop OS.
59.6
4
MindMeister
Real-time collaboration in the browser if you work with others.
57.2

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SimpleMind: common questions

Is SimpleMind free?

SimpleMind has a free plan and paid plans.

Is SimpleMind open source?

No, SimpleMind is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Freeplane.

What platforms does SimpleMind run on?

SimpleMind is available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to SimpleMind?

The highest-ranked SimpleMind alternatives right now are Xmind, MindNode and Freeplane. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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SimpleMind facts

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Pricing model: Single purchase per platform, no subscription; Checked Oct 25, 2026simplemind.eu(opens source in a new tab); “Single purchase per platform, no subscriptions!”
Platforms: Mac, Windows, iPhone & iPad, Android; Checked Oct 25, 2026simplemind.eu(opens source in a new tab); “See our pricing Mac Windows iPhone & iPad Android”
Editions: Pro, Free, Trial and Viewer; Checked Oct 25, 2026simplemind.eu(opens source in a new tab); “About us Contact Legal Privacy Policy SimpleMind software Pro edition Free edition Trial edition SimpleMind Viewer”