Xmind
Mind mapping software
Presentation software
AI mind mapping tools
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What is Xmind
Xmind is a mind mapping application used to capture ideas, structure information, and plan projects using visual maps such as mind maps, logic charts, and outlines. It targets individuals and teams who need structured brainstorming, note-taking, and planning artifacts that can be exported for sharing. The product emphasizes fast map creation, multiple diagram structures, and export options (including formats used in documents and presentations). It also includes AI-assisted features in some editions to help generate or refine map content.
Strong core mind mapping
Xmind focuses on mind mapping workflows with multiple map structures (for example, mind maps, logic charts, and outlines) and keyboard-driven editing. It supports common mind mapping needs such as topics, subtopics, relationships, boundaries, and markers. For users who primarily need structured ideation and planning artifacts, it can be more straightforward than broader visual collaboration suites.
Flexible export and sharing
Xmind provides export options that help move maps into common business formats (for example, image/PDF and document-friendly outputs). This supports sharing with stakeholders who do not use the tool directly. Export capabilities also help teams incorporate maps into reports, meeting notes, and slide-based deliverables.
Cross-platform availability
Xmind is available across major desktop platforms and also offers mobile options, supporting work across devices. This helps individual users maintain a consistent mapping workflow between office and on-the-go contexts. Cross-platform support can reduce friction compared with tools that are primarily browser-first or primarily desktop-only.
Limited whiteboard collaboration depth
Compared with broad visual collaboration suites, Xmind is more centered on mind maps than on freeform canvases, multi-modal workshop templates, and facilitation features. Teams running complex workshops may find fewer built-in tools for activities like voting, timers, and large-scale sticky-note exercises. As a result, some collaborative use cases may require additional tools alongside Xmind.
Presentation features are map-centric
Xmind can support presenting a map, but it is not a full slide authoring environment with advanced layout control and rich media workflows. Users who need highly designed, multi-slide presentations may need to export content into dedicated presentation software. This can add steps when turning brainstorming outputs into executive-ready decks.
AI capabilities vary by plan
AI-assisted mind mapping features are not uniformly available across all editions and may depend on subscription tier, region, or product version. Organizations evaluating AI use should validate what is included, how it is administered, and any data-handling terms. This variability can complicate standardization for larger teams.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | US $0 | Create up to 10 maps; basic themes & stickers; 3-day version history; publish maps with links; up to 5 slides in Pitch; 10 Xmind AI credits. |
| Pro | US $4.92 per month | Everything in Free, plus: create up to 50 maps with basic collaboration; links, numbering & attachments; custom themes; export (PNG/SVG/PDF/Markdown/Office) with no watermark; unlimited slides in Pitch; 10 Xmind AI credits. |
| Premium | US $8.25 per month | Everything in Pro, plus: unlimited collaborative maps; real-time collaboration; 30-day version history; unlimited sheets per map; Gantt charts; turn topics into tasks with assignees; export tasks to Calendar/Excel; 500 Xmind AI credits per member per month; advanced AI features (text-to-mind-map, summarization, map refine/reorganize). |
