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MindMeister

Collaborative online mind mapping tool hosted in Germany, from the makers of MeisterTask.

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About MindMeister

MindMeister is a web-based mind mapping tool that has been around since 2007. It focuses on real-time collaboration: several people can edit a map at once, leave comments and votes, and turn a map into a presentation. It runs in any browser with iOS and Android apps, and integrates with MeisterTask (the same company's task manager) so branches can become tasks, plus Google Workspace on team plans. Its company is based in Germany, data is hosted there, and it advertises ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance, which matters to European schools and businesses. A free plan lets you create a small number of maps; Personal, Pro and Business plans are billed per user and add unlimited maps, attachments, exports, admin controls and SSO. MindMeister is easy for groups to pick up, but power users miss advanced layouts and offline desktop work.

Best for: Teams and classrooms brainstorming together in the browser.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Smooth real-time collaboration
  • EU hosting with ISO 27001 and GDPR focus
  • Links to MeisterTask for turning ideas into tasks
  • Presentation mode

Why people leave

  • Free plan allows only 3 maps
  • No offline desktop app
  • Fewer layout options than Xmind

Top MindMeister alternatives

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  1. 1Xmind logo
    Xmind

    More layouts and a full desktop app, at a lower price.

    66.5
  2. 2Coggle logo
    Coggle

    Simpler, cheaper collaborative mind maps in the browser.

    62.6
  3. 3Mindomo logo
    Mindomo

    Similar collaboration plus offline desktop apps and education features.

    59.6
  4. 4MindMup logo
    MindMup

    Cheap web mind maps that can store everything in Google Drive.

    57.2
  5. 5Ayoa logo
    Ayoa

    Combines mind maps with whiteboards and task management in one place.

    55.3

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MindMeister: common questions

Is MindMeister free?

MindMeister has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Up to 3 mind maps (checked on MindMeister's own site).

Is MindMeister open source?

No, MindMeister is not open source.

What platforms does MindMeister run on?

MindMeister is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to MindMeister?

The highest-ranked MindMeister alternatives right now are Xmind, Coggle and Mindomo. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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