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Ayoa alternatives
Ayoa compared with 6 alternatives: Xmind, MindMeister, Mindomo, Miro, MindManager and 1 more.
Ayoa has a free plan. Paid plans start at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AyoaThis tool | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Xmind | Free plan · from $4.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| MindMeister | Free plan · from €6.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mindomo | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Miro | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MindManager | Free trial · from $99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Coggle | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Ayoa
- Free plan · from $4.92/mo
Xmind
Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode
- Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year).
- Only Xmind lists a Linux app.
- Xmind also covers templates and presentations.
- Ayoa also covers whiteboard, tasks and kanban boards.
Suits: People who think in mind maps and want an app on every device
- Free plan · from €6.50/mo
MindMeister
Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration
- MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly. Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year).
- Only Ayoa lists macOS and Windows apps.
- MindMeister also covers templates and presentations.
- Ayoa also covers whiteboard, tasks, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Teams that brainstorm together in a browser
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Mindomo
Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing
- Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year).
- Only Mindomo lists a Linux app.
- Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
- Ayoa also covers whiteboard and kanban boards.
Suits: Teachers and students using mind maps for assignments and study
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year).
- Miro also covers templates and diagrams.
- Ayoa also covers tasks, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
- Free trial · from $99/yr
MindManager
Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts
- MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year).
- Ayoa has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
- MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MindManager also covers templates and diagrams.
- Ayoa also covers whiteboard and tasks.
Suits: Project managers who plan with mind maps and Gantt charts in one file
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Coggle
Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser
- Coggle starts at $5 per month. Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year).
- Only Ayoa lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Coggle also covers Markdown and diagrams.
- Ayoa also covers whiteboard, tasks, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Students and teams making quick collaborative mind maps
Limits worth knowing in Ayoa
- The free version stops at 10 mind maps and is for personal use only; whiteboards and task boards are view-only and AI is not included.
- Ayoa Ultimate is the only paid plan and is charged per user; commercial use requires it.
- The vendor describes Ayoa as a cloud-based app and advises working offline only for short periods.
- The pricing page shows prices in the visitor's local currency; the US dollar figures listed here are from Ayoa's US App Store listing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ayoa?
The alternatives to Ayoa in this directory are Xmind, MindMeister, Mindomo, Miro, MindManager and Coggle. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ayoa.
Is there a free alternative to Ayoa?
Yes. Xmind, MindMeister, Mindomo, Miro and Coggle have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Ayoa alternatives work on Linux?
The Ayoa listing does not include a Linux app. Xmind and Mindomo list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.