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EdrawMind vs VYM: catalog facts
EdrawMindVYM
Freemium

Free version available, with paid individual, education and business plans.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Many diagram types beyond plain mind maps
  • Desktop, online and mobile versions
  • Exports to HTML, PDF and office formats for sharing outside the app
  • Scriptable for repetitive map manipulation
  • Advanced and AI features are tied to paid plans
  • Proprietary file format and ecosystem
  • The interface is functional rather than modern
  • Releases are occasional
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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