MindManager vs MindView (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, MindManager grades higher than MindView: 2.2 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 6, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
MindManager grades higher on the free plan, features and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
MindManager
Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts
MindView
Desktop mind mapping with Gantt chart and timeline views
Which one is for you
Pick MindManager if
- Fits if you plan projects and want the mind map and the Gantt chart in one file
- Works for companies that run on Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Outlook
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you want the desktop apps and co-editing, at $179 a user a year
- Not for you if you want a free plan, as the 30-day trial is all there is
- Skip it if you edit maps on your phone, since MindManager Go only views them
- Watch out: the $369 one-time license has no co-editing, web access, publishing or upgrades, and Essentials is web only
- Watch out: Jira is a paid add-on, and content control and SharePoint Linker are Windows only
Pick MindView if
- Fits if you plan projects on your own computer and want mind maps and Gantt charts in one file
- Works for students who export an essay plan to Word with citations
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey at $340 a year for one licence, many times what most tools here charge
- Skip it if you want a monthly plan, as the buy page offers only yearly
- Skip it if you want a web or phone version, as only Windows and Mac are listed
- Watch out: MindView AT and MeetingBooster are separate products with their own prices
- Watch out: education and volume prices are quoted by contacting the company
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAMindManagerFair | 1.6GPAMindViewWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | DEssentials is $99 a user a year, but it's web only with no co-editing. Most of what people buy it for is in Professional at $179, about $15 a month against this category's $8.33 middle, and buying once costs $369 and still leaves out co-editing, web access and upgrades. Jira is a paid add-on on top. | D$340 a year is about $28 a month, past the start of the category's dearest tenth at $24.90, with no monthly option. |
| Free plan and trial | CThere's no free plan at all. The 30-day trial is fully functional and asks for no credit card, and the Enterprise program stretches it to 60 days. When it ends, you pay or you stop. | DA free trial is offered, but its length and card rules are not stated on the pages read. |
| Features | BIt covers the whole job: mind maps, flowcharts, org charts, timelines, fishbone and funnel diagrams, kanban boards, and topics that become tasks with resources, costs and dates in a Gantt view. XMind, Mindomo and Ayoa do maps with Gantt charts too, so it isn't alone. | CMind maps, timelines, Gantt charts and exports to Office and Project. No collaboration feature is described, which a whiteboard buyer would look for. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record, and there is a lot to get your head round: one map in five views, SmartRules, formulas, power filtering, and a plan structure to choose before you start. There are templates, from fishbone diagrams to funnel charts. | CNo store rating on record. It is desktop software that takes time to learn. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, Windows, Mac and Chromebook, with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Google Drive and Dropbox hooked in. Phones are the weak spot: MindManager Go only views maps, and it comes with Professional and Enterprise. | CWindows and Mac programs only. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project export are listed, but no web or phone version. |
| Best for | turning mind maps into project plans with Gantt charts | desktop mind maps that become Gantt charts |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: MindManager and MindView. How we grade
Price against what you get
MindManager starts at $8.25 a month when paid by the year for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. MindView starts at $28.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0.
MindManager scores higher and starts $20.08 a month lower. Of the other whiteboard and mind map tools on the chart, 7 score higher than MindManager for less, and 40 score higher than MindView for less.
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
Where they differ
- MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MindManager also covers templates and kanban boards.
At a glance
| MindManager | MindView | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only) | $340 per year |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 30-day fully functional free trial, no credit card required; the Enterprise program offers a 60-day trial | Free trial offered; length not stated on the pages read |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Corel Corporation | MatchWare |
| Price read from | mindmanager.com | matchware.com |
| Checked | Oct 6, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
MindView
- Sold as a yearly subscription at $340 per license; there is no monthly option on the buy page.
- The system requirements page lists Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.15 or later; no web or mobile version is listed.
- Educational and volume pricing is quoted by contacting the company.
- MindView AT and MeetingBooster are separate products, not covered by this price.
Key features
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.
MindView
- Interchangeable views
- The same data can be shown as a mind map, top-down or left-right layout, timeline or Gantt chart, and edits carry across views.
- Work breakdown to Gantt
- A work breakdown structure built in the map can be converted to a Gantt chart for scheduling.
- Office and Project export
- Maps export to Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Project, with a choice of what content to include.
- Essay writing export
- Exporting to Word can include citations, a bibliography and an academic format such as APA or MLA.
- Assistive technology edition
- MindView AT is a separate edition aimed at assistive mind mapping, sold with a separate buying route.
Plans
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.
MindView
MindView Suite$340
per year, yearly subscription
One-year subscription for a single license; volume and site licenses are quoted on request.
Ways to pay less
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.
MindView
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, MindManager or MindView?
As of Nov 12, 2026, MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only), and MindView starts at $340 per year. One is priced for each person and the other is not, so which costs less depends on how many of you use it.
Which has a free plan, MindManager or MindView?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither MindManager nor MindView has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do MindManager and MindView run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only MindManager lists a web app and iOS and Android apps. Both list macOS and Windows apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.