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VYM vs Xmind: catalog facts
VYM	Xmind
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium Free to start without a credit card, with paid plans for more features.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Exports to HTML, PDF and office formats for sharing outside the app Scriptable for repetitive map manipulation	Available on web, desktop and mobile Several map structures and templates
The interface is functional rather than modern Releases are occasional	Some features are in paid plans AI features depend on the online service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
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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