Xmind vs 2pm.space:
desktop or browser mind maps?
Xmind is mind mapping software with desktop, mobile and web apps and AI map generation; collaboration is on its paid plan. 2pm.space is browser-based, with free real-time collaboration and unlimited maps.
At a glance
2pm.space
Our product2pm.space mind maps run in any browser, free, with no cap on maps, nodes or collaborators. Edits merge in real time with live cursors, a map holds several tabs, freehand drawing and shapes share the canvas, and a link shares it without an account.
- Best for
- Free, unlimited mind mapping with a team
- Pricing
- Free for every feature — you pay only for the AI you use, at the model provider's own rate
Xmind
Mind mapping software with desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), mobile and web apps; offers AI map generation, Pitch presentations, Gantt/task features and real-time collaboration on the Premium plan.
- Best for
- Individuals wanting a desktop mind mapping app with AI
- Pricing
- From $10.00 per month (Pro) · Free plan
2pm.space vs Xmind, feature by feature
What each product offers, as its own public pages describe it. A note beside a cell is the catch worth knowing about.
| Feature | 2pm.space | Xmind |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; you pay only for AI usage | From $10.00 per month (Pro) · Free plan |
| Unlimited mind maps, free | Yes | PartialLimited |
| Unlimited nodes, free | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | YesPaid plans |
| Share by link | Yes | Yes |
| Viewers need no account | Yes | Yes |
| Freehand drawing and shapes | Yes | PartialLimited |
| Several tabs in one file | Yes | PartialLimited |
| AI builds or expands maps | PartialThrough AI agents or MCP | Yes |
| Desktop app | No | Yes |
| Works offline | No | Yes |
Which one fits your team
Choose Xmind if
- You map offline in a desktop app.
- You want AI to generate maps and turn them into presentations.
- You work mostly alone and want a polished native app.
Choose 2pm.space if
- You map with a team in real time and do not want to pay for it.
- You share maps by link with people who have no account.
- You want maps next to your documents, and readable by your AI agents.
Frequently asked questions
For mapping in the browser with a team, yes — collaboration, maps and nodes are all free and unlimited. For offline desktop use, Xmind is the one with native apps.
Xmind's desktop apps work offline. 2pm.space runs in the browser and needs a connection, though changes made while briefly disconnected are replayed when it comes back.
On 2pm.space, yes. On Xmind it is part of the paid plan.
Yes — the editor on the 2pm.space mind map page is live and needs no account.
How we checked
Everything this page says about Xmind comes from its own public website and documentation, checked on October 4, 2026. Products and prices change, so check the vendor's site for the current version — and if something here is out of date, tell us and we will correct it.
- xmind.app/in-app/pricing
- xmind.com/pricing
- xmind.com/user-guide/sharing-and-collaborating
- xmind.app/mobile/ios
- xmind.com/premium
Prices are a starting list price each vendor shows for a paid plan, before tax and add-ons; some are for annual billing. Check the vendor's pricing page for the plan you need.
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Try 2pm.space — every feature is free
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