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MindGenius alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best MindGenius alternative for most people is Xmind (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of whiteboard and mind map tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 10 manually created online maps."
MindGenius compared with 7 alternatives: Xmind, MindMeister, MindManager, Mindomo, Coggle and 2 more.
MindGenius is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $160 per seat / year, billed annually ($16 per seat billed monthly). 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MindGeniusThis tool | Free trial · from $160/yr | Trial only | Web |
| 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 |
| MindManager | Free trial · from $99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Mindomo | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Coggle | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| MindMapper | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows |
| MindView | Free trial · from $340/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
Price against what you get
MindGenius starts at $13.33 a month when paid by the year for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Xmind, MindMeister, MindManager, Mindomo and Coggle.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from MindGenius
Xmind
Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode
- Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year).
- Xmind has a free plan, which MindGenius lacks.
- Xmind also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Xmind also covers templates, Gantt & timelines and presentations.
- Xmind does not cover tasks, which MindGenius does.
Suits: People who think in mind maps and want an app on every device
MindMeister
Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration
- MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- MindMeister has a free plan, which MindGenius lacks.
- MindMeister also lists iOS and Android apps.
- MindMeister also covers templates and presentations.
- MindMeister does not cover tasks, which MindGenius does.
Suits: Teams that brainstorm together in a browser
MindManager
Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts
- MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
- MindManager also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MindManager also covers templates, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and diagrams.
- MindManager does not cover tasks, which MindGenius does.
Suits: Project managers who plan with mind maps and Gantt charts in one file
Mindomo
Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing
- Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly.
- Mindomo has a free plan, which MindGenius lacks.
- Mindomo also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Mindomo also covers Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Teachers and students using mind maps for assignments and study
Coggle
Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser
- Coggle starts at $5 per month.
- Coggle has a free plan, which MindGenius lacks.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Coggle also covers Markdown and diagrams.
- Coggle does not cover tasks, which MindGenius does.
Suits: Students and teams making quick collaborative mind maps
MindMapper
Mind mapping with web and Windows versions and AI tools
- MindMapper has a free plan, which MindGenius lacks.
- MindMapper also lists a Windows app.
- MindMapper does not cover tasks, which MindGenius does.
Suits: Individuals and teams who want a mind map in the browser
MindView
Desktop mind mapping with Gantt chart and timeline views
- MindView starts at $340 per year.
- MindView also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- MindView lists no web app, which MindGenius has.
- MindView also covers Gantt & timelines and diagrams.
- MindView does not cover tasks, which MindGenius does.
Suits: Students writing essays from a mind map
Limits worth knowing in MindGenius
- After the 14-day trial the account becomes a single-project plan unless a subscription is bought.
- MindGenius Desktop is a separate Windows-only product with its own licensing; these prices cover Online only.
- Volume pricing applies only to annual billing from 11 seats up.
- Dollar prices come from the page's USD currency switch; the page opens in pounds.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MindGenius?
The alternatives to MindGenius in this directory are Xmind, MindMeister, MindManager, Mindomo, Coggle, MindMapper and MindView. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MindGenius.
Is there a free alternative to MindGenius?
Yes. Xmind, MindMeister, Mindomo, Coggle and MindMapper have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MindGenius alternatives work on Windows?
The MindGenius listing does not include a Windows app. Xmind, MindManager, Mindomo, MindMapper and MindView list one.
Which MindGenius alternatives work on macOS?
The MindGenius listing does not include a macOS app. Xmind, MindManager, Mindomo and MindView list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.