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EdrawMind vs CmapTools: catalog facts
EdrawMind	CmapTools
Freemium Free version available, with paid individual, education and business plans.	Free Free to download, with the project funded partly by donations.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Many diagram types beyond plain mind maps Desktop, online and mobile versions	Purpose-built for concept maps with labelled links Desktop versions for Windows, macOS and Linux plus iPad
Advanced and AI features are tied to paid plans Proprietary file format and ecosystem	Narrow focus on concept maps rather than general diagrams Closed source
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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