Ratings and reviews


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MindNode Next

95%

145 ratings

Chad

Jul 3, 2026

App version: 2026.3.2

Great to see an update to the classic. The local AI is actually fairly useful for some tasks. I haven’t tried collaboration yet, but if it works, you’ve made me very happy!

Turgut Derman

May 18, 2026

App version: 2026.2.1

One of the best mind mapping software with such a good user interface

Beeb

Jan 4, 2026

App version: 2025.7.1

Can’t store mindmaps in the file system, so they cannot be stored together with all other files of a project, don’t go into the same backups etc. That is a major impediment for using that app in a professional context. App description does not make that clear, and also does not explain at all what is different to Mind Node Classic.

Response from Developer

Jan 8, 2026

Hello Beep. You can find an overview what is different in our two version in our website (https://www.mindnode.com/classic). We are still unsure if we can support external documents in our new version, but if you have a special use case besides backups, we would love to hear from you ([email protected]) so we can consider this for future updates.

ZeppoVA

Dec 4, 2025

App version: 2025.7.1

I really don't understand how developer thinks they know how I manage and structure and use my files and the workflow I use. Not being able to locate my files and have them stored in some invisible iCloud folder is a no-brainer show stop, for me. I installed this work with it for five minutes before I figured out that file storage is invisible and hidden and then promptly deleted it.

Response from Developer

Dec 5, 2025

Hello Zeppo. MindNode Next stores the documents in a database and not a file on disk. If you rely on files, we recommend you stick with our MindNode Classic app. We would also love to learn ([email protected]) why files are crucial to your workflow so we can adapt our strategy in the future. For example based on user feedback we recently added Alias that can be added to Finder/Files to directly link to MindNode documents. – Markus

Anton

Nov 10, 2025

App version: 2025.6.2

So glad to see MindNode on Setapp again :) best mindmapping tool for years

Response from Developer

Dec 5, 2025

Hello Anton. Thank you. Glad to hear you like our new version and have been with us for so long! –Markus

ryan

Nov 2, 2025

App version: 2025.6.2

its pretty good

Response from Developer

Dec 5, 2025

Hello Ryan. Thank you for your positive review! –Markus

Tim Stringer

Oct 23, 2025

App version: 2025.6.2

I’ve been using MindNode for many years. It’s my go-to app for structuring my thoughts and organizing large projects. I appreciate the convenience that MindNode Next offers. I’m free to create a mind map and access it on all my devices without having to think about where it’s stored or what file name to use. I also appreciate that MindNode Next supports collaboration.

Response from Developer

Oct 25, 2025

Hello Tim, Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a long-time MindNode user! We’re really glad to hear you’re enjoying our new app and its improvements. — Markus

Roger Huddleston

Jun 30, 2026

App version: 2026.3.2

Simple as I need it, or as complex. Very helpful to keep the theme and flow or projects.

Jeremy Ward

Feb 1, 2026

App version: 2025.7.1

My experience with MindNode Next has been great so far. I appreciate the developers making it available via Setapp after previously only having MindNode Classic.

Xinan Giro

Dec 26, 2025

App version: 2025.7.1

Next with setapp is a big deal! but the reason I cannot update completely from classic is the missing of the quick entry, it’s always good to lightly brainstorm some new idea without heavy distraction like opening a new huge window on screen. Please bring it to the Next Version.

Response from Developer

Jan 9, 2026

Hello Xinan. Thank you for sharing your feedback. At the moment we are not yet sure if we will bring back Quick Entry as it always felt too similar to our native outline support. If we bring it back, we want to focus more on a global way to collect different ideas that can be imported into existing documents.

Matthias

Nov 20, 2025

App version: 2025.7.1

Great app, love how beautiful it is!

Response from Developer

Dec 5, 2025

Hello Matthias. Thank you for leaving your review. Glad you like the look of the app. –Markus

Bubba Pat

Nov 4, 2025

App version: 2025.6.2

Easy to work. Allows my mind flow.

Response from Developer

Dec 5, 2025

Hello Bubba. It's our goal to not get into the way of our users to allow their ideas to flow. Glad it works for you! –Markus

Marco Brambilla

Oct 30, 2025

App version: 2025.6.2

Muy fácil de usar y los esquemas muy profesionales y estéticos.

Response from Developer

Dec 5, 2025

Thank you for your positive review :) –Markus

Former MindNode Fan

Oct 22, 2025

App version: 2025.6.2

This app used to be nearly perfect. It did one simple thing very well. I have so many MindNode docs and now the new app wants to put them in document jail. I rarely use the Cloud and prefer to selfhost. Too bad the "moderization" ruined a great app.

Response from Developer

Oct 23, 2025

Would you like to share why you prefer managing your documents outside of MindNode? We believe the new system offers many advantages, but we also plan to expand it to better support different workflows. In the meantime, we recommend continuing to use MindNode Classic — we’ve recently updated it to support Liquid Glass, and it will remain a great option for users who prefer direct file management. — Markus

Howard Getson

Jun 22, 2026

App version: 2026.3.2

Visual outliners are great for brainstorming, and this works well. It's a tool that's been around for a long time and is reasonably feature-rich and mature.

Eric Erickson

Jan 27, 2026

App version: 2025.7.1

A great app. The first mind mapping software that actually works for me.

Peter van den Akker

Dec 4, 2025

App version: 2025.7.1

Great product, supports my creativity and getting organised

Response from Developer

Dec 5, 2025

Hello Peter. Thank you for this great and motivating feedback. 🥰 – Markus

Rob Hardy

Nov 13, 2025

App version: 2025.6.2

I’m really happy with this new version of MindNode. Partly because I can now have the same mindmap open on two computers without sync conflicts, and partly because the custom theming now works at multiple levels of nodes. The old MindNode was great, but I find myself using, enjoying, and relying on this new version more than ever. Hell yeah.

Response from Developer

Dec 5, 2025

Hello Rob. Thank you so much for your positive review. With our new app resolving the sync conflicts was a major focus area and I'm glad to hear it's working great for you. –Markus

ぷーしま

Nov 2, 2025

App version: 2025.6.2

This app looks nice but when I edit an item and press Enter, the input source automatically switches from Japanese to English every time. This is really inconvenient.

Response from Developer

Dec 5, 2025

Hello. Thank you for sharing your feedback. I tried to reproduce this issue on my setup but was sadly unable to. Could you please contact us ([email protected]) with more details so we can fix this bug. Thank you! Markus

Nadir Palacios

Oct 26, 2025

App version: 2025.6.2

Not that great. I think it should be easier

Response from Developer

Dec 5, 2025

Hello Nadir. Thank you for your feedback. Would you mind sharing what aspect you find too complicated? [email protected] Thank you! Markus