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VYM vs MindNode: catalog facts
VYM	MindNode
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium Free to download from the App Store, with paid features.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, iOS
Exports to HTML, PDF and office formats for sharing outside the app Scriptable for repetitive map manipulation	Native app on Apple devices Switches between mind map and outline views
The interface is functional rather than modern Releases are occasional	Apple platforms only No web or Windows version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	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 September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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