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Mindomo alternatives
Mindomo compared with 6 alternatives: MindMeister, Xmind, MindManager, Coggle, Ayoa and 1 more.
Mindomo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MindomoThis tool | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| MindMeister | Free plan · from €6.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Xmind | Free plan · from $4.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| MindManager | Free trial · from $99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Coggle | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ayoa | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Freeplane | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Mindomo
- 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. Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly.
- Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
- MindMeister also covers templates and presentations.
- Mindomo also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Teams that brainstorm together in a browser
- 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). Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly.
- Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
- Xmind also covers templates and presentations.
- Mindomo also covers tasks.
Suits: People who think in mind maps and want an app on every device
- Free trial · from $99/yr
MindManager
Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts
- MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly.
- 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.
- MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
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. Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly.
- Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Coggle also covers Markdown and diagrams.
Suits: Students and teams making quick collaborative mind maps
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Ayoa
Mind mapping with whiteboards and visual task boards
- Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year). Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly.
- Only Mindomo lists a Linux app.
- Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
- Ayoa also covers whiteboard and kanban boards.
Suits: Visual thinkers who want mind maps and tasks in one app
- Free
Freeplane
Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop
- Freeplane is free. Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly.
- Only Mindomo lists a web app.
- Only Mindomo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
- Freeplane is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Power users who want formulas, scripts and rule-based formatting in a map
Limits worth knowing in Mindomo
- The Free plan stops at 3 diagrams and 1 AI credit, cannot print, and exports only to Mindomo and text formats.
- Gantt charts are not in Premium; they need the Professional, Team or Business plan.
- Plans are prepaid for six months or a year and do not renew automatically; there is no month-to-month billing.
- Team and Business require at least 3 users, and SAML SSO and audit logs are limited to Business.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mindomo?
The alternatives to Mindomo in this directory are MindMeister, Xmind, MindManager, Coggle, Ayoa and Freeplane. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mindomo.
Is there a free alternative to Mindomo?
Yes. Freeplane is free to use. MindMeister, Xmind, Coggle and Ayoa have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Mindomo?
Freeplane is described as open source on its own site.
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.