MindMapper vs Mindomo (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Mindomo grades higher than MindMapper: 2.6 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 6, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Mindomo grades higher on ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
MindMapper
Mind mapping with web and Windows versions and AI tools
Mindomo
Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing
Which one is for you
Pick MindMapper if
- Fits if you want a mind mapper on Windows as well as in the browser
- Works for teams who share maps and want AI help with brainstorming
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need a price first, as none could be read
- Skip it if you use a Mac or phone, since only web and Windows are listed
- Watch out: the web version needs the latest Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome
- Watch out: the free try's limits are not recorded
- Watch out: MindMapper's pricing route is shared with ThinkWise, a Korean-language product
Pick Mindomo if
- Fits if you teach or study and want mind maps inside Moodle, Canvas or Google Classroom
- Works for offline use on Windows, macOS or Linux with a sync later
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free, because 3 diagrams and 1 AI credit is the limit and you can't print
- Skip it if you want to pay month by month, as plans are prepaid for six months or a year
- Pricey if you're on your own and need Gantt charts, since that means Professional at $16 a month
- Watch out: Team and Business need at least 3 users, and SAML SSO and audit logs are Business only
- Watch out: free exports only come out in Mindomo and text formats
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAMindMapperFair | 2.6GPAMindomoGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price could be read from the pricing page, which the ladder puts in the middle. | CPremium is $7 a month prepaid yearly, $8.5 on a 6-month term. That sits between the cheaper quarter of this category, $5.00, and the dearer quarter, $9.99, which is where most of these tools sit. Gantt charts aren't even in it: those start at Professional, $16 a month. |
| Free plan and trial | CThe home page offers a free try of the web version, but its limits could not be read. | CFree gives you unlimited collaborators, sharing, publishing and the mobile apps. But 3 diagrams and 1 AI credit is a cap you'll walk into in a week, you can't print, and exports only come out in Mindomo and text formats. |
| Features | CMind maps, real-time sharing and AI tools for planning. The listing records no plan limits, so nothing can be marked up. | CMind maps, concept maps, fishbones, timelines, org charts and outlines, with topics that become tasks with dates and assignees, AI that drafts a map from a prompt, and version history that replays changes. The gaps the listing itself names: no open board with sticky notes, and Gantt charts held back for Professional. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A mind-mapping app means you build the maps yourself. | B4.68 on the App Store from 473 ratings, which is a B rather than an A because an A wants 4.7 from at least 1,000. Free templates get you going, and a finished diagram presents as a slideshow with no slides to build. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb and Windows only, with no phone app or integrations listed. | AWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone and Android, with desktop apps that keep working offline, so it spans the lot. It also ties into Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Classroom, Moodle, Canvas and Blackboard, and paid plans get API access. |
| Best for | mind maps on the web or Windows, with AI help | mind maps that turn into outlines and plans |
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: MindMapper and Mindomo. How we grade
Where they differ
- Mindomo also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.
At a glance
| MindMapper | Mindomo | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | $7 per month, prepaid yearly |
| Free plan | The home page offers a free try of the web version; its limits could not be read. | 3 diagrams with unlimited collaborators, sharing and publishing, free templates, 1 AI credit and the mobile apps. Export is limited to Mindomo and text formats, with no printing. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
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| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | SimTech USA, Inc. | Expert Software Applications SRL |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | mindomo.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Worth knowing
MindMapper
- Prices could not be read: the pricing page is a script-driven app that returned no plan text, so none are recorded.
- The web version requires the latest Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
- The company also runs a Korean-language product, ThinkWise, which shares the site's pricing route.
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.
Key features
MindMapper
- Web and Windows versions
- The site lists separate product pages for a web version and a Windows version.
- Real-time collaboration
- Maps can be shared so a team works on them together and gives input in real time.
- AI-assisted mapping
- The site describes AI tools meant to help with brainstorming, connecting concepts and planning next steps.
- Project and planning use cases
- Listed uses include project management with task breakdowns and timelines, strategic planning, meetings and knowledge management.
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.
Plans
MindMapper
Pricing could not be confirmed. See mindmapper.com.
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.
Ways to pay less
MindMapper
No public discounts listed.
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.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, MindMapper or Mindomo?
As of Nov 12, 2026, MindMapper has no price we could confirm, and Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly.
Which has a free plan, MindMapper or Mindomo?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both MindMapper and Mindomo have a free plan.
Which platforms do MindMapper and Mindomo run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Mindomo lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension. Both list a web app and a Windows app. 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.
