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GitMind alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best GitMind alternative for most people is Xmind (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of whiteboard and mind map tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 10 manually created online maps."
GitMind compared with 5 alternatives: Xmind, EdrawMind, MindMup, MindMeister and Coggle.
GitMind has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.08 per month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitMindThis tool | Free plan · from $4.08/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Xmind | Free plan · from $4.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| EdrawMind | Free trial · from $35.10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| MindMup | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| MindMeister | Free plan · from €6.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Coggle | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
GitMind starts at $4.08 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Xmind scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from GitMind
Xmind
Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode
- Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year).
- Xmind also lists a Linux app.
- Xmind lists no browser extension, which GitMind has.
- Xmind also covers templates and Gantt & timelines.
- Xmind does not cover whiteboard and diagrams, which GitMind does.
Suits: People who think in mind maps and want an app on every device
EdrawMind
Mind mapping and diagram software with AI tools
- EdrawMind starts at $35.10 per 6 months (semi-annual), $53.10 per year.
- EdrawMind has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike GitMind.
- EdrawMind also lists a Linux app.
- EdrawMind lists no browser extension, which GitMind has.
- EdrawMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Students and planners who want a perpetual desktop license rather than a subscription
MindMup
Web mind mapping with a free tier and simple paid plans
- MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
- MindMup lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which GitMind has.
- MindMup also covers notes.
- MindMup does not cover whiteboard, which GitMind does.
Suits: Individuals who want a plain mind mapping tool at a low price
MindMeister
Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration
- MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- MindMeister lists no Windows and macOS apps and browser extension, which GitMind has.
- MindMeister also covers templates.
- MindMeister does not cover whiteboard and diagrams, which GitMind does.
Suits: Teams that brainstorm together in a browser
Coggle
Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser
- Coggle starts at $5 per month.
- Coggle lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which GitMind has.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Coggle also covers Markdown.
- Coggle does not cover whiteboard and presentations, which GitMind does.
Suits: Students and teams making quick collaborative mind maps
Limits worth knowing in GitMind
- The free Basic plan stops at 10 mind maps or whiteboards, and the page says you cannot create more once you reach 10.
- Subscriptions auto-renew and the page says cancelling means submitting a support ticket.
- A 3-year non-subscription plan for $79 appears with a Black Friday label and a Nov. 21 to Dec. 12 window.
- Metered credits for separate features are sold through sales with no published price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to GitMind?
The alternatives to GitMind in this directory are Xmind, EdrawMind, MindMup, MindMeister and Coggle. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with GitMind.
Is there a free alternative to GitMind?
Yes. Xmind, MindMup, MindMeister and Coggle have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which GitMind alternatives work on Linux?
The GitMind listing does not include a Linux app. Xmind and EdrawMind list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.