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MindMeister alternatives with a Mac app

The MindMeister listing does not include a Mac app. 18 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Mac app.

MindMeister has a free plan. Paid plans start at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly. 15 of them are free or have a free plan.

18 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to MindMeister

  1. Xmind

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

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Xmind also covers Gantt & timelines.
    Xmind vs MindMeisterXmind pricing and details

  2. MindNode

    Mind mapping and outlining app for Apple devices

    • MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only MindNode lists a macOS app.
    • Only MindMeister lists a web app.
    • Only MindMeister lists an Android app.
    MindNode vs MindMeisterMindNode pricing and details

  3. Mindomo

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

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    • Mindomo also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.
    Mindomo vs MindMeisterMindomo pricing and details

  4. Ayoa

    Mind mapping with whiteboards and visual task boards

    • Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year). MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Ayoa lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Ayoa also covers whiteboard, tasks, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
    • MindMeister also covers templates and presentations.
    Ayoa vs MindMeisterAyoa pricing and details

  5. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only MindMeister lists a web app.
    • Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
    Freeplane vs MindMeisterFreeplane pricing and details

  6. MindManager

    Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts

    • MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • 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.
    MindManager vs MindMeisterMindManager pricing and details

  7. SimpleMind

    Mind mapping app sold as a one-time purchase per platform

    • SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only SimpleMind lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only MindMeister lists a web app.
    • SimpleMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    SimpleMind vs MindMeisterSimpleMind pricing and details

  8. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Miro lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Miro also covers whiteboard and diagrams.
    • MindMeister also covers presentations.
    Miro pricing and details

  9. Mural

    Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops

    • Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Mural lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Mural also covers whiteboard and diagrams.
    • MindMeister also covers presentations.
    Mural pricing and details

  10. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Whimsical also covers whiteboard, documents and diagrams.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  11. FigJam

    Online whiteboard from Figma for brainstorms, diagrams and meetings

    • FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only FigJam lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • FigJam also covers whiteboard and diagrams.
    • MindMeister also covers mind mapping and presentations.
    FigJam pricing and details

  12. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
    • draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    draw.io pricing and details

6 more that list a Mac app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which MindMeister alternatives have a Mac app?

Xmind, MindNode, Mindomo, Ayoa, Freeplane, MindManager, SimpleMind, Miro and 10 more list a Mac app.

Does MindMeister have a Mac app?

The MindMeister listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

Xmind, MindNode, Mindomo, Ayoa, Freeplane, SimpleMind, Miro, Mural and 7 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 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 MindMeister: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.