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Self-hosted alternatives to MindNode

The MindNode listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

MindNode has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from MindNode

  1. Coggle

    Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser

    • Coggle starts at $5 per month. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Coggle lists a web app.
    • Only MindNode lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Coggle vs MindNodeCoggle pricing and details

  2. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only draw.io lists a web app.
    • Only draw.io lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindNode lists an iOS app.
    draw.io pricing and details

  3. Excalidraw

    Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn style sketches and diagrams

    • Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Excalidraw lists a web app.
    • Only MindNode lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Excalidraw pricing and details

  4. Creately

    Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning

    • Creately starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60 a year). MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Creately lists a web app.
    • Only MindNode lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Creately is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Creately pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to MindNode?

Yes. Coggle, draw.io, Excalidraw and Creately can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can MindNode be self-hosted?

The MindNode listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to MindNode: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.