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MindNode Classic

MindNode Classic is the predecessor of MindNode Next. It's still under development, however new features are exclusive to Next.

MindNode Next and MindNode Classic are part of the same MindNode Plus subscription and you can use one or the other without any extra costs.

Get MindNode Classic

Download on the App Store

MindNode Classic is available on the App Store, but no longer listed in the search index. You can download it using the following links:

MindNode Classic for iOS

MindNode Classic for Mac

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Two different approaches - for now.

Where Are My Documents?

A key different between MindNode Next and MindNode Classic is how documents are stored. Next manages them directly in the app, while Classic stores them as files on the file system. This change allowed us to build exciting new features like seamless sync, live collaboration, powerful new App Intents for Shortcuts, and linking directly to nodes.

To use Classic documents in Next, you first need to import them into the app using the "Import" button in the document picker. Our plan is to also bring the "classic" file-based document management to MindNode Next in late 2025.

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Your Decision

Why Choose MindNode Classic?

We highly recommend using MindNode Next if you are a new user of MindNode.

Consider using MindNode Classic only if you need your documents to be stored as files, or if you depend on a feature currently not yet available in our new version. Learn more on our roadmap.

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Key differences

What's New in MindNode Next

No Conflicts

Seamless Sync

Sync your documents seamless between Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro. Conflicts are resolved automatically so you can make changes without worries even when you are offline.

Managed in MindNode

Unified Document Management

Documents are managed directly by the app and are no longer files in Finder or Files app. This change enables several new features, including seamless sync, live collaboration, powerful new App Intents for Shortcuts, and linking directly to nodes.

Seamless and in real time

Collaboration

Mind mapping with others has never been easier. Collaboratively, work on your next big idea with your entire team in real time.

Adapt to Light or Dark

Dynamic Thems

Themes now automatically adjust to match your device's light or dark mode.

Merging automatic with manual layout

Flexible Layout

Enjoy more control with improved automatic layouts — manually reposition individual nodes as needed.

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Apple Vision Pro

Native app for Apple Vision Pro to perfectly work in a spatial environment.

Right at your content

Inline-Inspector

With our new inline inspector, you won’t have to take your eyes off a node when styling it.

Apple Vision Pro

Immersive Brainstorming

Collect all your thoughts as colorful pills that float freely in the space around you. You can literally grab them, move them around, and even attach related ones together.

Automation on Steroids

Shortcut Actions

Powerful actions allow to integrate MindNode using simple and advanced Shortcuts.

OPML, FreeMind, Xmind, iThoughts,…

Enhanced Import & Export

All importers and exporters are greatly enhanced supporting more features and styles.

Deep linking into documents

Link to Node

Copy a link that directly takes you to a node. Use this link in MindNode or any other app.

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Get MindNode Classic

Download MindNode now and start exploring your ideas in a whole new way.

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