MindManager vs Mindomo

MindManager

• Project managers who plan with mind maps and Gantt charts in one file
• Organizations that work in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Outlook
• Buyers who prefer a one-time desktop license to a subscription
• Students and educators, who have a discounted plan

Mindomo

• Teachers and students using mind maps for assignments and study
• People who want mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts in one tool
• Consultants whose clients need to edit as guests
• Working offline on Windows, macOS or Linux

MindManager

• There is no free plan; the 30-day trial is the only way to use MindManager without paying.
• Essentials is web only and has no co-editing, while the one-time purchase is desktop only and excludes co-editing, publishing, web access and version upgrades.
• Content control and SharePoint Linker are available on Windows only, and the Jira integration is a paid add-on.
• On mobile the pricing page lists only a viewing app, MindManager Go, which comes with Professional and Enterprise.

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.

MindManager

Mind maps and many diagram types

Templates cover mind maps, org charts, timelines, flowcharts, concept maps, Venn and onion diagrams, kanban boards, fishbone diagrams, funnel charts and matrix diagrams.

Gantt charts and project tracking

Topics become tasks with resources, costs, start dates and due dates, and the same map can be shown in Gantt, schedule, outline, icon or tag view.

Co-editing and published maps

Subscribers can co-edit a map in real time across platforms and publish it as a web link with view, comment or edit access. Co-editing is not part of Essentials.

Microsoft integrations

MindManager connects with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Project, Planner, To Do and Lists, and stores files in SharePoint or OneDrive.

MindManager Snap

Snap captures ideas and content from a desktop, browser or mobile device into a personal queue, and team queues on Professional and Enterprise, for adding to maps later.

SmartRules and formulas

Conditional formatting rules and formulas built on topic properties automate updates in a map, and power filtering shows only the topics that match chosen markers or tags.

Mindomo

Several diagram types

Mind maps, concept maps, org charts, timelines, fishbone diagrams, outlines and Gantt charts, with a switch that turns a mind map into an outline or back.

Mindomo AI

AI generates a map from a prompt, expands topics, adds notes, builds pros-and-cons or SWOT analyses and translates diagrams. Each action uses credits from a monthly allowance.

Real-time collaboration

Multiple users co-edit a diagram, chat and comment, with view-only, edit or copy permissions. Version history replays changes and restores earlier versions.

Tasks and Gantt charts

Topics become tasks with assignees, start and due dates, priorities and progress, and tasks sync to calendars through iCal. Gantt view needs Professional, Team or Business.

Offline desktop apps

Mindomo Desktop for Windows, macOS and Linux edits diagrams without a connection and saves them locally, with optional sync to the cloud.

Presenter mode and exports

A diagram can be presented as a slideshow, and paid plans export to PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Project, Markdown and other formats.

MindManager

• Essentials$99

  per user / year

  Web version only, for individuals: diagram types, templates, basic task management, and publishing and sharing of maps. No co-editing or desktop app.

• Professional$179

  per user / year

  Windows and Mac desktop apps plus web, Chromebook and Microsoft Teams, with co-editing, team content capture, the mobile viewing app and version upgrades.

• One-time purchase$369

  one-time payment per license

  Desktop license for Windows or Mac at the current version, single user. Excludes co-editing, publishing, web access, the mobile app and upgrades.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Per-user annual licensing for teams of five or more, with volume discounts, an IT admin portal, SSO activation, read-only licenses and dedicated support.

Mindomo

• Free$0

  3 diagrams, unlimited collaborators, sharing and publishing, free templates, 1 trial AI credit and 3 export formats.

• Premium$7

  per month, prepaid yearly ($8.5 on a 6-month term)

  One user: unlimited diagrams, 50 AI credits a month, attachments, printing, 10 export formats, 1GB of storage, desktop app, Teams integration and API access.

• Professional$16

  per month, prepaid yearly ($17.5 on a 6-month term)

  One user plus 5 guests who edit with premium features. Adds Gantt charts, 60 AI credits a month, 20 export formats, 5GB of storage and business templates.

• Team$7

  per user / month, prepaid yearly ($8 on a 6-month term)

  Minimum 3 users. Premium features plus user management, team task management, calendar sync, Gantt charts and shared folders.

• Business$12

  per user / month, prepaid yearly ($14 on a 6-month term)

  Minimum 3 users. Team features plus guest editing for up to 5 guests, SAML SSO, audit logs and advanced security controls.

MindManager

• Lifetime license

  One-time purchase instead of a subscription

  A desktop license for Windows or Mac costs $369 once. It covers the current version for a single user and does not include co-editing, web access or upgrades.

• Education

  Students and educators: $59 a year

  The US price list sets the Students and Educators subscription at $59 a year against a $179 regular price, after eligibility is verified through Proxi.id. Schools can ask for site-license quotes.

• Nonprofit

  Special pricing for nonprofits

  MindManager's license programs page offers special pricing on request to nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, clinics, hospitals and museums.

• Other savings

  Government and public service pricing

  Special pricing and licensing options are available on request for governmental agencies and public service offices.

Mindomo

• Annual discount

  Up to 20% off on the yearly term

  Mindomo's pricing page labels the yearly term as up to 20% off the 6-month one. Premium is $7 a month prepaid yearly against $8.5 on a 6-month term.

• Education

  Student and Teacher plans

  Education plans are $5 per user a month for students and $6 for teachers when prepaid yearly. They are limited to students, teachers and schools, and proof of eligibility may be requested.