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Free alternatives to MindManager

MindManager has no free plan. 51 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.

MindManager is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). 10 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

51 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to MindManager

  1. Xmind

    Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode

    What is free: Up to 10 manually created online maps, basic themes and stickers, 3-day version history, 5 Pitch slides and 50 Xmind AI credits. Exports carry a watermark.

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Xmind has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Xmind lists a Linux app.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Xmind vs MindManagerXmind pricing and details

  2. MindMeister

    Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration

    What is free: Up to 3 mind maps with unlimited collaborators, templates, presentations, outline and focus modes and the mobile apps. No file exports, printing, attachments or version history.

    • MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • MindMeister has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindManager lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MindMeister vs MindManagerMindMeister pricing and details

  3. Mindomo

    Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing

    What is free: 3 diagrams with unlimited collaborators, sharing and publishing, free templates, 1 AI credit and the mobile apps. Export is limited to Mindomo and text formats, with no printing.

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Mindomo has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mindomo lists a Linux app.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    Mindomo vs MindManagerMindomo pricing and details

  4. Ayoa

    Mind mapping with whiteboards and visual task boards

    What is free: Up to 10 mind maps, for personal use only. Whiteboards and task boards are view-only, and AI and other premium features are not included.

    • Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year). MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Ayoa has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Ayoa also covers whiteboard and tasks.
    Ayoa vs MindManagerAyoa pricing and details

  5. Cmap

    Free concept-mapping software from IHMC for school and research

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Cmap is free. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Cmap has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cmap lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists an Android app.
    Cmap vs MindManagerCmap pricing and details

  6. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    What is free: Unlimited team members and 3 editable boards (only the three most recent stay editable), templates, 250+ integrations and 10 AI credits a month. No guest or visitor roles.

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Miro has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Miro also covers whiteboard.
    Miro pricing and details

  7. Lucidchart

    Browser-based diagramming for flowcharts, org charts and systems

    What is free: 3 editable Lucidchart documents, 75 shapes per document and 100 templates, with basic data linking, presentation mode, commenting and Lucid AI.

    • Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Lucidchart has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindManager lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Lucidchart pricing and details

  8. Mural

    Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops

    What is free: Unlimited members and unlimited murals, but only 3 editable at a time. Visitors are view-only, rooms are open to the whole workspace, and Mural AI is not included.

    • Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Mural has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Mural also covers whiteboard.
    Mural pricing and details

  9. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    What is free: Unlimited boards, docs, teams and guests, with a monthly allowance of 50 board objects and 50 doc blocks, watermarked exports, 7-day version history and 10 one-off AI credits.

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Whimsical has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Whimsical lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  10. Creately

    Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning

    What is free: Every diagram type on an infinite canvas, up to 40 shapes per diagram, real-time collaboration and team link sharing. No PNG, JPEG, PDF or SVG export, private links or email invitations.

    • Creately starts at $4 per editor / month, billed annually ($48 a year). MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Creately has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindManager lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Creately is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Creately pricing and details

  11. Boardmix

    Whiteboard for diagrams and mind maps with AI tools and lifetime plans

    What is free: 1 team workspace, 3 editable boards, 100 objects per board, 1 GB storage and 10 version history records.

    • Boardmix starts at $5 per member / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Boardmix has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Boardmix pricing and details

  12. Visual Paradigm

    Desktop and online modeling suite for UML, BPMN and architecture

    What is free: Community edition: free for non-commercial use, including education, non-profit and personal projects.

    • Visual Paradigm starts at $6 per month (Modeler edition, subscription). MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Visual Paradigm has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Visual Paradigm lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    Visual Paradigm pricing and details

39 more that are free or have a free plan

All 51 in one table

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to MindManager?

Yes. Xmind, MindMeister, Mindomo, Ayoa, Cmap, Miro, Lucidchart, Mural and 43 more are free or have a free plan.

Does MindManager have a free plan?

MindManager has no free plan. MindManager is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to MindManager: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.