Freemind vs SimpleMind

2017. SimpleMind adds contact links and PDF bookmarks import


The Pro version of the mind mapping service SimpleMind has introduced several noteworthy enhancements. Firstly, users on iPad/iPhone, Android, and Mac platforms can now benefit from the feature of adding links to contacts. This functionality enables you to link specific items within your mind map to contacts stored in your phone, email, or other contact lists. Furthermore, SimpleMind Pro now supports the import of table of contents from a .pdf file located on Dropbox or Google Drive. With this capability, SimpleMind creates individual topics for each bookmark and includes a link back to the corresponding page within the .pdf file. It's important to note that this feature requires an official Table of Contents to be present within the .pdf document.


2017. SimpleMind adds progress checkboxes



The latest update of the mind-mapping app SimpleMind is now available for all our supported platforms. In this release, the developers have dedicated their efforts to improving the functionality of checkboxes and their utilization within topics. The app now includes support for progress checkboxes, allowing users to track progress on a scale of 0-100%. Furthermore, Roll-up progress checkboxes have been introduced, which automatically calculate progress by averaging the progress of child topics. Another notable addition is the ability to assign a date to a topic, providing users with a time reference. Additionally, users now have an alternative method for inserting a sibling topic, where the sibling is inserted before the current topic within the parent.


2017. SimpleMind adds tree-view for tasks



The latest iteration of the mind-mapping application, SimpleMind, is now accessible across all supported platforms. This release emphasizes notable improvements to the outline view, report generation, and printing functionalities. In particular, checkboxes have been integrated into the outline, effectively transforming it into a hierarchical checklist. Additionally, users have the option to apply filters that display only topics that are checked and/or unchecked. These enhancements aim to provide a more comprehensive and streamlined experience for users utilizing the outline feature.


2017. Freemind - free MindNode alternative



FreeMind is a mind-mapping software that operates on an open-source framework, providing competition to solutions such as MindNode and other similar tools. The software employs a familiar structure of points (referred to as nodes in FreeMind) branching out from a central topic, with additional nodes stemming from each branch. However, FreeMind truly distinguishes itself with its user-friendly click-and-drag interface, facilitating quick editing. Additionally, it offers HTML support, simplifying the sharing and navigation of your mind maps. Despite its somewhat outdated appearance and cumbersome menu system, FreeMind shines with its ease of use, offering convenient keyboard shortcuts for common tasks such as creating new nodes and applying formatting to ensure organizational efficiency. With a bit of time spent mastering its shortcuts, you'll discover that FreeMind is an incredibly valuable tool for project planning, exam preparation, and brainstorming new ideas.


2016. SimpleMind integrates with Google Drive



The latest release of the mind-mapping app, SimpleMind, introduces the convenient feature of Google Drive synchronization across various devices. This functionality is accessible on all platforms where both Google Drive and SimpleMind are supported, including Android, iPad/iPhone, Mac, and Windows. Alongside this enhancement, the new version offers several additional features, such as the inclusion of diamond and cloud border shapes, rounded corners for angled paths, a redesigned Preferences panel, improved performance for large mind maps, the utilization of the standard iOS image picker for selecting images, and the ability to pick images from cloud storage services. It's worth noting that SimpleMind also supports Dropbox for synchronizing mind maps.


2013. Freemind 1.0 adds real-time collaboration



The latest iteration of mind-mapping software FreeMind has been launched, marking its first official version by number, although not its initial release. This update introduces significant new functionalities such as cloning, collaboration, and geographical maps. Users can now clone nodes and their sub-nodes, ensuring synchronization between the two copies. Multiple individuals can collaborate simultaneously on the same map, fostering efficient teamwork. Additionally, the ability to restore complete sessions has been implemented. Another notable addition is location-based mind mapping, offering users enhanced context for their maps. Furthermore, the inclusion of a spell checker serves as a valuable usability enhancement.


2012. SimpleMind - the new Freemind alternative



SimpleMind is a new mind-mapping tool that provides a $31 desktop version, as well as free and paid ($5) Android and iOS versions for convenient mind map editing on the go. Vendor ModelMaker Tools has ensured that SimpleMind stays true to its name by avoiding features like node tags or complex property sheets. The desktop version has a similar editing interface to the mobile version, with a single toolbar that allows you to perform most operations without clicking any buttons. To create a new node, simply select an existing one and double-click anywhere outside of it. For collapsing or editing a node, select it and utilize the quick-action buttons that appear around it. SimpleMind supports collaboration by allowing the export and import of Freemind files. However, this means that multiple people cannot work on the mind map simultaneously. Ultimately, SimpleMind's standout feature is its support for mobile app usage. If you require the ability to create or view mind maps on both mobile devices and computers, SimpleMind is an excellent solution.