MindMeister alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave MindMeister: free plan allows only 3 maps, and no offline desktop app. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MindMeister, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Xmind currently ranks first.
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Best MindMeister alternative for most people
XmindMore layouts and a full desktop app, at a lower price.
Best MindMeister alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
CoggleSimpler, cheaper collaborative mind maps in the browser.
Best MindMeister alternative for Mac
MindomoSimilar collaboration plus offline desktop apps and education features.
Best MindMeister alternative for Windows
MindMupCheap web mind maps that can store everything in Google Drive.
Best MindMeister alternative for iPhone and Android
AyoaCombines mind maps with whiteboards and task management in one place.
Best MindMeister alternative for working in the browser
WhimsicalMind maps alongside flowcharts, wireframes and docs on one canvas.
MindMeister alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to MindMeister?
Xmind ranks first right now. More layouts and a full desktop app, at a lower price. Coggle and Mindomo follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to MindMeister?
Yes. Xmind (free plan + paid), Coggle (free plan + paid), Mindomo (free plan + paid) and MindMup (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to MindMeister?
None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which MindMeister alternatives work on Linux?
Xmind, Mindomo and MindMup run on Linux.
Why do people switch from MindMeister?
The complaints we hear most: free plan allows only 3 maps; no offline desktop app; fewer layout options than Xmind.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces MindMeister, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.