Tool profile
Xmind: cost, fit and limits
Xmind is a mind mapping application made by Supermind PTE. Limited, sold as a free plan and two paid tiers. It covers desktop and online maps, adds Pitch slides and Gantt views, and runs an AI feature called Xmind AI on credits to draft maps from text, files or links.
What to know first
Xmind pairs a long-established mapping interface with credit-based AI at a low monthly price. The Free plan allows ten online maps and 50 sign-up AI credits, Pro lifts that to 50 maps and unwatermarked exports, and Premium adds real-time collaboration and 500 credits a month. The vendor's headquarters country is not stated on the pages checked, and its privacy policy names no hosting region.
Xmind at a glance
| Maker | Supermind PTE. Limited, Not stated by the vendor |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | US $4.92 per month for Pro |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Mind Mapping Software in 2026, rank 3 of 10 |
| Website | xmind.com |
Who Xmind is best for
Presenters who turn maps into slides
Pitch slides generate a presentation from a map, and Pro removes the cap on slides that Free sets at five.
Solo planners on a budget
Pro at US $4.92 a month covers 50 online maps and clean exports, which is enough for one person without a team plan.
Teams planning delivery
Premium adds Gantt charts, tasks with assignees and export to Calendar or Excel, so a map can become a work plan.
Xmind plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | US $0 | Ten manually created online maps, basic themes, three-day version history, link publishing, five Pitch slides, 50 AI credits at sign-up and three sheets per collaborative map. |
| Pro | US $4.92 per month | Up to 50 online maps, basic collaboration, custom themes, numbering and attachments on topics, exports without watermark, unlimited Pitch slides and 50 sign-up AI credits. |
| Premium | US $8.25 per month | Unlimited collaborative maps, real-time collaboration, 30-day version history, unlimited sheets, Gantt charts, tasks with assignees and 500 AI credits each month. |
| Exclusive plans | Not priced on this page | Non-profit, government and NGO pricing, plus multi-user and lifetime business licenses, handled on a separate page the pricing table links to. |
Checked November 2026.
What Xmind does
- Xmind AI
- Creates maps from text, files or links, builds to-do lists and expands ideas from selected topics. Credits power it, and Premium refreshes 500 a month while Free and Pro grant 50 once.
- Pitch slides
- Converts a finished map into a slide presentation. Free allows five Pitch slides and the paid tiers lift that, which suits people who brainstorm and present from the same file.
- Gantt and tasks
- Premium adds Gantt charts and tasks with assignees, and task export to Calendar or Excel is flagged as new. It stretches a mind map into a lightweight planning surface.
- Export without watermark
- Pro exports to PNG, SVG, PDF, Markdown and Office formats without a watermark. The Free plan is not listed with that benefit, so test an export before sending maps to clients.
- Version history
- History runs three days on Free and 30 days on Premium. The shorter window means an accidental restructure on a free map can be unrecoverable after a long weekend.
How Xmind handles your data
The Xmind privacy policy says personal data is kept until the account is deleted or as long as needed to provide the service, with no specific retention periods. It names no hosting region, saying only that servers sit in secure data centers, and states no certifications. On AI training, the policy says Google user data is not used to train generalized AI or machine learning models, but it makes no statement about ordinary customer maps. The vendor's policy was not checked beyond that page.
Where Xmind falls short in practice
- Map caps on the lower tiers. Free stops at ten online maps and Pro at 50, and only Premium is unlimited. A user with a large archive on Pro will meet the cap before the price rises.
- AI credits behave differently by plan. Free and Pro receive 50 credits once at sign-up, while Premium gets 500 monthly. When credits run out the ordinary map limit applies again, so Pro buyers cannot count on ongoing AI.
- Billing wording is indirect. Pro and Premium show monthly figures beside a yearly toggle, and the Premium trial exists only on the yearly plan. The page implies yearly billing without stating it plainly.
- Little company detail. The pages checked do not state the headquarters country, hosting region or certifications, which complicates a procurement or security review for regulated buyers. Ask the vendor for these details before approving the tool.
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Xmind: common questions
How many AI credits does Xmind give?
Free and Pro plans receive 50 AI credits once at sign-up, while Premium receives 500 credits each month. The pricing page says that when credits run out, the plan's normal map limit applies again. It does not state how many credits one map generation costs.
What is the difference between Xmind Pro and Premium?
Pro at US $4.92 per month covers up to 50 online maps, custom themes, topic attachments and watermark-free exports. Premium at US $8.25 per month adds unlimited collaborative maps, real-time collaboration, 30-day version history, Gantt charts, tasks and 500 monthly credits. Premium is the tier for team planning.
Does Xmind offer a free trial?
The Premium plan lists a seven-day free trial, but only on the yearly billing option. The Free plan stays available without a time limit, with ten online maps and 50 sign-up credits. The pricing page does not state whether Pro has a trial.
Can Xmind export a map without a watermark?
Pro lists exports to PNG, SVG, PDF, Markdown and Office formats without a watermark, and the Free plan is not listed with that benefit. If clean client deliverables matter, test an export on the free plan first, then confirm the result during a Pro trial.
Where does Xmind store data?
The privacy policy says servers are in secure data centers but names no region or provider. It states no certifications and gives no fixed retention period beyond keeping data until account deletion or as long as needed. Buyers with residency rules should ask the vendor directly.