The MindGenius Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about MindGenius in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
MindGenius
The Insider’s Guide
Mind mapping that turns into tasks, boards and timelines
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among whiteboard and mind map tools, read from MindGenius’s own pages.
Made by MindGenius Limited · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from MindGenius’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on MindGenius’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 4 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade
MindGenius Online is a browser-based mind mapping tool that also lays a project out as a task board and a timeline. It is sold per seat, with one subscription covering every feature. The company describes it as a place to test goals, assumptions and risks before a project starts.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about MindGenius, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You build the project structure yourself.
- 1
Best for mind maps that turn into tasks and timelines
MindGenius Online shows one project as a mind map, a task board or a timeline.
- 2
Paid plans start at $13.33 a month when paid by the year for each person
As its pricing page puts it: $160 per seat / year, billed annually ($16 per seat billed monthly).
- 3
You can try it first
14-day free trial, no card needed; afterward the account drops to a single-project plan
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Mind maps
Ideas, assumptions, risks and open questions are laid out as a map before any work is committed.
- 6
Taskboard and Timeline views
The same project can be shown as a map, a task board or a timeline, and all three are part of the single subscription.
- 7
Needs Attention
A cross-project view that collects whatever is slipping across all projects. The vendor lists it as Online-only.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 4 of 61
That is against the other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
A whiteboard at its plainest is boxes and arrows on a canvas.
MindGenius at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $160 per seat / year, billed annually ($16 per seat billed monthly)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial, no card needed; afterward the account drops to a single-project plan
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- MindGenius Limited
- Category
- Whiteboards & Mind Maps
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for mind maps that turn into tasks and timelines
MindGenius Online shows one project as a mind map, a task board or a timeline. It is $160 a seat a year, the trial falls back to a single-project plan, and the Windows desktop version is a separate product with its own price.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $160 a seat a year, about $13.30 a month, sits above the category's dearer-quarter start of $9.99 but well below its dearest tenth. Monthly billing is $16 a seat. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 14-day trial needs no card, after which the account drops to a single-project plan. |
| Features | C | Map, task board and timeline views in one subscription. Gap the listing shows: the cross-project Needs Attention view is online only, and the desktop product is separate. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You build the project structure yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with Microsoft Teams as the one listed integration. The desktop version is separate. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who MindGenius is for
- Fits if you plan projects as maps and want them as tasks and a timeline
- Works for a small team that wants guests to join a project
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you are one person, at $160 a year against the category's usual yearly price
- Tight after the trial: the free fallback is a single project
- Watch out: the Windows desktop version is separate and licensed on its own
- Watch out: volume prices apply only to annual billing from 11 seats
- Watch out: dollar prices come from a currency switch, because the page opens in pounds
Good to know
Good for
- Teams that want to plan and assign work from a mind map
- Small groups buying a few seats on one flat price
Worth knowing
- After the 14-day trial the account becomes a single-project plan unless a subscription is bought.
- MindGenius Desktop is a separate Windows-only product with its own licensing; these prices cover Online only.
- Volume pricing applies only to annual billing from 11 seats up.
- Dollar prices come from the page's USD currency switch; the page opens in pounds.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$13.33
A month to start, paid by the year, for each person
MindGenius is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $160 per seat / year, billed annually ($16 per seat billed monthly).
Subscription
$160
per seat / year, billed annually ($16 billed monthly)
Unlimited projects and views, Needs Attention overview, Microsoft Teams integration and guest access.
Enterprise
Custom
For 25+ seats with volume pricing, deployment guidance and a named contact. Sold through sales.
Trying it first
14-day free trial, no card needed; afterward the account drops to a single-project plan
Read from mindgenius.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
About 17% off with annual billing
Annual billing costs about 17% less per seat than paying monthly; the page puts the difference at $32 a seat.
Stated on mindgenius.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Mind mapping that turns into tasks, boards and timelines. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: tasks, mind mapping.
Map, task board and timeline views in one subscription.
- Mind maps
- Ideas, assumptions, risks and open questions are laid out as a map before any work is committed.
- Taskboard and Timeline views
- The same project can be shown as a map, a task board or a timeline, and all three are part of the single subscription.
- Needs Attention
- A cross-project view that collects whatever is slipping across all projects. The vendor lists it as Online-only.
- Microsoft Teams and guests
- A Microsoft Teams integration and guest access let people outside the account take part in a project.
- Volume pricing
- Annual plans drop to $144 per seat at 11 to 25 seats, $120 at 26 to 50 and $80 at 51 to 100.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Microsoft Teams
MindGenius is made by MindGenius Limited.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
4/61
Other whiteboard and mind map tools it is graded above
MindGenius's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, and level with 7.
Its paid plans start at $13.33 a month when paid by the year for each person, against a middle price of $7.49 for the category: 40 of the 44 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 38 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 62 whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. MindGenius’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 7 of 61
- CFree plan and trialAbove 7 of 61
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 61
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 61
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 61
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 55 whiteboard and mind map tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. MindGenius is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
A whiteboard at its plainest is boxes and arrows on a canvas.
You could make the core of MindGenius for yourself: mind mapping and tasks. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $160 a year.
What you could make
- Mind mapping and tasks: an app builder makes these well.
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
What this rests on. MindGenius’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Xmind, MindMeister, MindManager, Mindomo and Coggle
The 5 tools MindGenius is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Xmind
Free plan · from $4.92/mo
Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode.
- Xmind has a free plan. MindGenius does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- MindGenius also covers tasks.
- 2.2GPA
MindMeister
Free plan · from €6.50/mo
Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration.
- MindMeister has a free plan. MindGenius does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
- MindGenius also covers tasks.
- 2.2GPA
MindManager
Free trial · from $99/yr
Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts.
- Only MindManager lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MindGenius also covers tasks.
- 2.6GPA
Mindomo
Free plan · from $7/mo
Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing.
- Mindomo has a free plan. MindGenius does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
- 2.4GPA
Coggle
Free plan · from $5/mo
Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser.
- Coggle has a free plan. MindGenius does not, though it has a free trial.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- MindGenius also covers tasks.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is MindGenius free?
No, MindGenius is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial, no card needed; afterward the account drops to a single-project plan.
How much does MindGenius cost?
MindGenius lists 2 plans. Subscription: $160 per seat / year, billed annually ($16 billed monthly).
What platforms does MindGenius work on?
MindGenius is available on Web.
Does MindGenius offer any discounts?
MindGenius publicly lists the following: About 17% off with annual billing.
Does MindGenius have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. MindGenius is listed for Web.
Does MindGenius have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. MindGenius is listed for Web.
Is MindGenius open source?
MindGenius is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does MindGenius integrate with?
MindGenius's listing names Microsoft Teams. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes MindGenius?
MindGenius is made by MindGenius Limited.
What are the alternatives to MindGenius?
The closest alternatives to MindGenius in our directory are Xmind, MindMeister, MindManager, Mindomo and Coggle.
How does MindGenius compare with other whiteboard and mind map tools?
MindGenius's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, and level with 7.
Is MindGenius good value for money?
ToolGPA grades MindGenius C for value for money. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4.
Could I make my own version of MindGenius?
A whiteboard at its plainest is boxes and arrows on a canvas. You could make the core of MindGenius for yourself: mind mapping and tasks.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from MindGenius’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from MindGenius's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by MindGenius Limited. Prices change, so check mindgenius.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- MindGenius, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/mindgenius
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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