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Plectica alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Plectica alternative is Mindomo (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Plectica compared with 5 alternatives: Coggle, MindMeister, Whimsical, Kumu and Mindomo.
Plectica has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlecticaThis tool | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web |
| Coggle | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| MindMeister | Free plan · from €6.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Whimsical | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Kumu | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Mindomo | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Plectica starts at $3 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Coggle, MindMeister, Whimsical and Mindomo score higher without starting lower.
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 Plectica
Coggle
Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser
- Coggle starts at $5 per month.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Coggle also covers Markdown.
Suits: Students and teams making quick collaborative mind maps
MindMeister
Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration
- MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- MindMeister also lists iOS and Android apps.
- MindMeister also covers templates and presentations.
- MindMeister does not cover diagrams, which Plectica does.
Suits: Teams that brainstorm together in a browser
Whimsical
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs
- Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year).
- Whimsical also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Whimsical also covers whiteboard, templates and documents.
Suits: Product teams sketching flows, wireframes and specs in one place
Kumu
Relationship maps for systems, stakeholders and networks
- Kumu starts at $9 per month per private project.
Suits: Researchers and consultants mapping stakeholders or systems
Mindomo
Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing
- Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly.
- Mindomo also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Mindomo also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.
- Mindomo does not cover diagrams, which Plectica does.
Suits: Teachers and students using mind maps for assignments and study
Limits worth knowing in Plectica
- The Basic plan stops at 250 cards, and attachments are capped at 25 MB there.
- Plectica runs in the browser only; no desktop or mobile app is listed.
- The site's footer is dated 2017 to 2022, so the pages may be updated less often than other vendors'.
- The pricing page does not say what qualifies for the Student plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Plectica?
The alternatives to Plectica in this directory are Coggle, MindMeister, Whimsical, Kumu and Mindomo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Plectica.
Is there a free alternative to Plectica?
Yes. Coggle, MindMeister, Whimsical, Kumu and Mindomo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Plectica alternatives work on Windows?
The Plectica listing does not include a Windows app. Whimsical and Mindomo list one.
Which Plectica alternatives work on macOS?
The Plectica listing does not include a macOS app. Whimsical 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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.