SimpleMind
A mind mapping application with a free mobile edition and paid editions for broader editing and export workflows.
About SimpleMind
SimpleMind is a mind mapping application for organizing thoughts, remembering information and generating ideas. It runs on Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad, and Android. Topics can be placed anywhere in a free-form layout, or arranged with automatic layouts suited to brainstorming. An autofocus option is available to block out distractions.
A free mobile edition is available, along with paid editions that add more editing and export options. The homepage describes a single purchase per platform with no subscriptions, and a free trial. The paid edition is described as adding color, images and photos, notes, links and checkboxes, and sharing maps such as a PDF. The homepage does not list exact prices, and the directory lists the pricing model as freemium.
Key features
- Free-form layout for placing topics anywhere on the map
- Automatic layouts for brainstorming
- Autofocus mode to block out distractions
- Custom colors, images and photos for mind maps in the paid edition
- Topic and line customization, with notes, links and checkboxes
- Sharing ideas, for example as a PDF
Best for: People who use mind maps to plan, brainstorm, study or present, and who want the same tool on desktop and mobile devices.
Good for
- Available on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android
- Offers a free mobile edition and a free trial before purchase
- Homepage describes single purchases per platform with no subscriptions
Watch out for
- The homepage says the paid edition offers more capabilities than the free version
- Some linking and export workflows are described as part of the paid editions
- Exact prices are not listed on the homepage and must be checked on the pricing page
SimpleMind at a glance
- Website
- simplemind.eu
- Category
- Productivity › Notes & Knowledge Management
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 9, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 9, 2026
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SimpleMind FAQ
Is there a free version?
Yes. The directory lists a free mobile edition, and the homepage offers a free trial and a link to pricing.
How is SimpleMind paid for?
The homepage states a single purchase per platform, with no subscriptions.
Can maps be exported or shared?
The homepage says ideas can be shared, for example as a PDF. The directory describes broader export workflows as part of the paid editions.
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