# MindManager

> Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts

MindManager is mind mapping and diagramming software from Corel for turning a brainstorm into a plan, with mind maps, flowcharts, org charts, timelines, kanban boards and Gantt charts in one application. It is sold as a web-only Essentials subscription, a Professional subscription that adds the Windows and Mac desktop apps, co-editing and Microsoft Teams, or a one-time desktop purchase. An Enterprise program covers teams of five or more.

- **Category:** Whiteboards & Mind Maps
- **Made by:** Corel Corporation
- **Website:** https://www.mindmanager.com
- **Runs on:** Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- **Facts last checked:** Oct 6, 2026

## Pricing

MindManager is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).

- **Pricing model:** Free trial
- **Free plan:** None.
- **Free trial:** 30-day fully functional free trial, no credit card required; the Enterprise program offers a 60-day trial.

| Plan | Price | What you get |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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. |
| Enterprise | Custom | 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. |

Read from https://www.mindmanager.com/en/pricing/?currency=en-US on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with MindManager before buying.

## Ways to pay less

- **One-time purchase instead of a subscription** (Lifetime license): 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. Source: https://www.mindmanager.com/en/pricing/?currency=en-US
- **Students and educators: $59 a year** (Education): 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. Source: https://www.mindmanager.com/en/product/mindmanager/education/
- **Special pricing for nonprofits** (Nonprofit): MindManager's license programs page offers special pricing on request to nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, clinics, hospitals and museums. Source: https://www.mindmanager.com/en/pages/special-license-programs/
- **Government and public service pricing** (Other savings): Special pricing and licensing options are available on request for governmental agencies and public service offices. Source: https://www.mindmanager.com/en/pages/special-license-programs/

## Key features

- **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.

## Good for

- 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

## Worth knowing

- 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.

## Works with

Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Project, Jira, Google Drive, Dropbox

**Tags:** Mind mapping, Diagrams, Gantt & timelines, Kanban boards, Real-time collaboration, Templates, One-time purchase

## Alternatives

- [Xmind](https://toolgpa.com/tools/xmind): Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/mindmanager-vs-xmind)
- [MindMeister](https://toolgpa.com/tools/mindmeister): Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/mindmanager-vs-mindmeister)
- [Mindomo](https://toolgpa.com/tools/mindomo): Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/mindmanager-vs-mindomo)
- [SmartDraw](https://toolgpa.com/tools/smartdraw): Floor plans, scaled layouts and business diagrams in the browser. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/mindmanager-vs-smartdraw)
- [Microsoft Visio](https://toolgpa.com/tools/microsoft-visio): Diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts and floor plans. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/microsoft-visio-vs-mindmanager)

## Sources

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026:

- https://www.mindmanager.com/en/pricing/?currency=en-US
- https://www.mindmanager.com/static/mm/data/price_data.json
- https://www.mindmanager.com/en/
- https://www.mindmanager.com/en/product/mindmanager/
- https://www.mindmanager.com/en/product/mindmanager/education/
- https://www.mindmanager.com/en/pages/special-license-programs/
- https://www.mindmanager.com/en/pages/free-trial/

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