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Minder vs SimpleMind: catalog facts
Minder	SimpleMind
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.	Freemium Free edition available; Pro is a one-time purchase per platform with no subscription.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Fast keyboard-driven map creation Automatic layout of nodes	One-time purchase, no subscription Free-form and automatic layouts
Linux only Designed primarily around elementary OS	Pro must be bought separately for each platform Images, styling and notes need the Pro edition
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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