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MindNode alternatives with a Windows app

The MindNode listing does not include a Windows app. 18 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Windows app.

MindNode has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. 15 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to MindNode

  1. Xmind

    Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Xmind lists a web app.
    • Only Xmind lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • MindNode is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Xmind vs MindNodeXmind pricing and details

  2. SimpleMind

    Mind mapping app sold as a one-time purchase per platform

    • SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only SimpleMind lists Windows and Android apps.
    • SimpleMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • MindNode is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    SimpleMind vs MindNodeSimpleMind pricing and details

  3. Scapple

    Freeform mind-mapping app for writers, on Mac and Windows

    • Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows). MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • MindNode has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scapple lists a Windows app.
    • Only MindNode lists an iOS app.
    Scapple vs MindNodeScapple pricing and details

  4. Mindomo

    Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Mindomo lists a web app.
    • Only Mindomo lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    Mindomo pricing and details

  5. Ayoa

    Mind mapping with whiteboards and visual task boards

    • Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year). MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Ayoa lists a web app.
    • Only Ayoa lists Windows and Android apps.
    • MindNode is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Ayoa pricing and details

  6. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Miro lists a web app.
    • Only Miro lists Windows and Android apps.
    • MindNode is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Miro pricing and details

  7. Microsoft Visio

    Diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts and floor plans

    • Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1). MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • MindNode has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
    Microsoft Visio pricing and details

  8. Mural

    Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops

    • Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Mural lists a web app.
    • Only Mural lists Windows and Android apps.
    • MindNode is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mural pricing and details

  9. 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

  10. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Whimsical lists a web app.
    • Only Whimsical lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindNode lists an iOS app.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  11. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

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

  12. Stormboard

    Sticky-note digital whiteboard with built-in reports

    • Stormboard starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($100 a year). MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Stormboard lists a web app.
    • Only Stormboard lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only MindNode lists a macOS app.
    Stormboard pricing and details

6 more that list a Windows app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which MindNode alternatives have a Windows app?

Xmind, SimpleMind, Scapple, Mindomo, Ayoa, Miro, Microsoft Visio, Mural and 10 more list a Windows app.

Does MindNode have a Windows app?

The MindNode listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

Xmind, SimpleMind, Mindomo, Ayoa, Miro, Mural, draw.io, Whimsical and 7 more are free or have a free plan.

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.