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24 alternatives to MindNode 2.0 for Mac

Delightful mind mapping

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. MindNode 2.0 for Mac launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   MindNode 5▲306

   Visual brainstorming on your Mac, iPhone and iPad

   2017 · mindnode.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   MindNode 4.0 for iOS and Apple Watch▲4

   Delightful mind mapping on-the-go

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   MindMup▲68

   Free online mindmapping

   2014 · mindmup.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   ConceptDraw MINDMAP v10▲102

   Easy tool for mind mapping and data structuring (Mac/ PC)

   2017 · conceptdraw.com · its alternatives →

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   Mindscope▲86

   Mind-mapping meets outlining

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Focusplan 1.6▲125

   Mind mapping and brainstorming made easy

   2021 · focusplan.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Whimsical Mind Maps▲402

   Fast & beautiful mind maps with real-time collaboration

   2019 · whimsical.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   MindNode▲2

   Delightful Mind Mapping

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mind Maps for Zenkit▲138

   Mind maps meet project management

   2017 · zenkit.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Brainio▲190

    Brainio combines rich-text notes with visual mind maps. Organize your thoughts, link ideas, and collaborate in real time across desktop and web.

    2020 · brainio.com · its alternatives →

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    Mind Map by RealtimeBoard▲407

    More than your average mind map

    2018 · miro.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Focusplan for Mac▲19

    A simple, beautiful, and powerful Mind Mapping app for Mac

    2019 · focusplan.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Lighten▲5

    Mind mapping app for iOS and Mac

    2017 · xmind.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Mindmap for BRAINSTORMING▲7

    Focusing on idea! Creating projects, organizing thoughts.

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Zen Mind Map▲119

    The simplest tool to create mind maps

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Lighten 2.0▲76

    Brand new mindmapping tool supporting hand-drawn style

    2019 · xmind.com · its alternatives →

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    An intuitive, offline capable HTML5 mind mapping application▲112

    mindmaps is an HTML5 based mind mapping app. It lets you create neat looking mind maps in the browser.

    2011 · drichard.org · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Workflowy 2.0▲176

    Organize your brain

    2018 · blog.workflowy.com · its alternatives →

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    Proto-Mindfree▲60

    A floating AI workspace for your Mac

    Sep 2026 · virencore.com · its alternatives →

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    Mind Vector▲4

    No. 1 Mind Mapping App is available at 50% OFF on Mac

    2016 · us2.campaign-archive.com · its alternatives →

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    Mindz - Mind Mapping▲149

    Structure ideas in lists and visualize them as a mind map.

    2024 · mindz.de · its alternatives →

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    Mind Vector▲7

    Get Free Trial Version of the Most Popular Mind Mapping App

    2016 · 88cash.vip · its alternatives →

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    MindIT – A web based Freemind alternative built in Meteor▲35

    2016 · mindit.xyz · its alternatives →

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    Subliminal▲88

    Rewire your brain with subliminal messages on your Mac

    2014 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →