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Freeplane vs MindMaster: catalog facts
Freeplane	MindMaster
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium Free version available, with a paid professional version adding features.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Attributes, conditional styles, filtering and scripting go well beyond drawing a diagram Groovy scripting can generate or transform entire maps	Runs on desktop, web and mobile with cloud sync Converts maps into task boards and presentations
A dense interface with a real learning curve Java Swing looks and feels out of place on every platform	This site and edition are in Chinese Advanced features require the paid version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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