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When comparing MindNode vs Freeplane, the Slant community recommends Freeplane for most people. In the question“What are the best mind mapping tools?” Freeplane is ranked 3rd while MindNode is ranked 12th.
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PlatformsMac, iOS
PlatformsWindows, Linux, Mac
TechnologyJava
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Pros
Pro Simple, zen-like UI
Pro Sync support via iCloud and Dropbox
Pro Can export projects as PDF for sharing
Pro Mobile support
In addition to an OS X client, an iPhone and iPad versions are available as well.
Pro Trial version available
Pro Can automatically format layout
Allowing you to focus on content, instead of how it's organized, and especially useful when huge mindmaps get out of hand, the Smart Layout function will organize the mindmap in a way that's more comprehensible.
Pro Free and open-source (FOSS)
Pro Supports most used *.mm file format
Pro Easy to use
Pro Possesses all Freemind pros and more
Pro Developed by veteran FreeMind devs
Cons
Con No Windows or Linux support
Con Not as beautiful as XMind
Con Does not have a mobile counterpart
You have to find yourself other tools (using the interoperable mm) on mobiles.