AmyMind vs MindNode
Where MindNode is the better choice, where AmyMind is, and what changes if you switch.
Choose MindNode if
Focused, private mind mapping on Apple devices.
Apple-only, with AI limited to on-device brainstorming, and no presentation mode.
Why people switch to AmyMind
- One flat $59 a year: AI, the editor, and every export format, with no credit top-ups.
- MindNode has no presentation mode; AmyMind presents straight from the map.
- MindNode works from a prompt; AmyMind reads PDFs, Word, Markdown, text, and YouTube.
- MindNode is app-only; AmyMind runs in the browser.
AmyMind and MindNode, side by side
| Dimension | AmyMind | MindNode |
|---|---|---|
| AI generation | From documents, text, and YouTube | From prompts |
| Input formats | PDF, Word, Markdown, text, YouTube | Markdown, Text, Image |
| Export formats | PPT, PDF, Word, PNG, XMind, Markdown | PDF, PNG, SVG, Markdown |
| Presentation mode | Built in (Pitch Mode), exports a deck | Not supported |
| Editing after generation | Full visual editor | Full visual editor |
| Real-time collaboration | Not yet | Yes |
| Platforms | Browser | Desktop, Mobile |
Compare
AmyMind
Annual price
$59
- Monthly price
- $7.99
- Free tier
- 10 AI actions/day
MindNode
Annual price
$25
- Monthly price
- $2.99
- Free tier
- Free plan, limited features
Checked 2026-11 against official pricing pages.Source: MindNode
Questions about switching
AmyMind Pro is $59 a year. MindNode starts at $25 a year, before any AI add-ons or per-seat charges.
MindNode exports PDF, PNG, SVG, Markdown.
MindNode does not generate maps from documents, so you build the structure yourself.
Yes where a shared format exists. AmyMind imports and exports XMind files, and Markdown or image exports cover the rest.
Yes. Without an account you get 5 AI actions a day; a free account raises it to 10. The editor opens without signing up.
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