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Self-hosted alternatives to SimpleMind

The SimpleMind listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

SimpleMind has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from SimpleMind

  1. Creately

    Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning

    • Creately starts at $4 per editor / month, billed annually ($48 a year). SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only Creately lists a web app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Creately is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Creately pricing and details

  2. Coggle

    Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser

    • Coggle starts at $5 per month. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only Coggle lists a web app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Coggle pricing and details

  3. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only draw.io lists a web app.
    • Only draw.io lists a Linux app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists iOS and Android apps.
    draw.io pricing and details

  4. Excalidraw

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

    • Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only Excalidraw lists a web app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Excalidraw pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to SimpleMind?

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

Can SimpleMind be self-hosted?

The SimpleMind 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 9, 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 SimpleMind: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.