# MindNode for Mac

> Mind maps that grow into outlines and plans.

MindNode lays out a map automatically as you add ideas, and switches to an outline view once the structure settles. Mapping is free; the Plus subscription adds outlining, themes and collaboration, and it runs on Mac, iPhone and iPad.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: IdeasOnCanvas
- Category: Productivity
- Website: https://www.mindnode.com/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindnode-mind-map-outline/id6446116532
- Requires: macOS 18.0 or later
- App Store version: 2026.6.2
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/mindnode/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 6446116532
```

## Questions

### Is MindNode free?

MindNode is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download MindNode for Mac?

Download MindNode from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (mindnode.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install MindNode from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 6446116532`.

### Which macOS version does MindNode need?

The Mac App Store version of MindNode requires macOS 18.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to MindNode?

Other productivity apps for Mac worth a look are Things 3 (one-time purchase), Raycast (free + pro), Fantastical (subscription) and OmniFocus (subscription).

## Alternatives in Productivity

- [Things 3](https://macworthy.com/apps/things-3/): The task manager that feels like paper, only smarter. (One-time purchase)
- [Raycast](https://macworthy.com/apps/raycast/): A faster way to do everything on your Mac. (Free + Pro)
- [Fantastical](https://macworthy.com/apps/fantastical/): A calendar that understands plain sentences. (Subscription)
- [OmniFocus](https://macworthy.com/apps/omnifocus/): Industrial-strength GTD for complex lives. (Subscription)
- [Alfred](https://macworthy.com/apps/alfred/): The launcher power users have trusted for a decade. (Free + Pro)
- [Cardhop](https://macworthy.com/apps/cardhop/): Contacts, rebuilt around a single search field. (Subscription)
- [Timing](https://macworthy.com/apps/timing/): Automatic time tracking that needs no timers. (Subscription)
- [Session](https://macworthy.com/apps/session/): A focus timer that blocks the noise. (Free + Pro)

Tags: mind map, outline, brainstorming