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MindNode vs VYM: catalog facts
MindNodeVYM
Freemium

Free to download from the App Store, with paid features.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Native app on Apple devices
  • Switches between mind map and outline views
  • Exports to HTML, PDF and office formats for sharing outside the app
  • Scriptable for repetitive map manipulation
  • Apple platforms only
  • No web or Windows version
  • The interface is functional rather than modern
  • Releases are occasional
Downloadable app 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 September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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