MindMeister
Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration
What is MindMeister?
MindMeister is an online mind mapping tool from the German company MeisterLabs, available since 2007. Maps are built in a browser or in the iOS and Android apps, can be edited by several people at once, and can be presented straight from the map. An AI feature, currently in beta, generates a map from a prompt or an uploaded file, and topics can be turned into tasks in the sister product MeisterTask.
MindMeister has a free plan. Paid plans start at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly. See every plan
Good for
- Teams that brainstorm together in a browser
- MeisterTask users who turn map topics into tasks
- Students, educators and nonprofits, who get a 50% discount
- Organizations that want hosting in Germany and GDPR compliance
Worth knowing
- The Free plan stops at 3 mind maps and has no file exports, printing, attachments or version history.
- Plans are billed in 6-month or 12-month cycles with no monthly option, and prices vary by region; the figures here are the vendor's EUR reference prices.
- Word and PowerPoint exports, custom branding and Google Workspace need Pro; SAML SSO needs Business and a request to the sales team.
- No desktop apps are listed: outside the iOS and Android apps, MindMeister runs in a browser.
Key features
- Mind map editor
- Topics are arranged by drag and drop and can carry links, notes, emojis and images. Layouts include mind maps, org charts and lists, with themes and color schemes.
- Real-time collaboration
- Collaborators invited by link edit the same map at once, comment on topics and @mention each other. Every plan, including Free, allows unlimited collaborators.
- Presentation mode
- A map can be shown as a presentation directly from the editor, so a team can be walked through the ideas without building separate slides.
- Outline and focus modes
- Outline mode switches a map to structured bullet points, and focus mode hides menus, toolbars and icons in the editor.
- AI map creation (beta)
- A prompt or an uploaded file such as a PDF, presentation, spreadsheet or image produces a map, which AI can then expand or tidy. It is listed as beta on every plan.
- Exports and integrations
- Topics convert into MeisterTask tasks on any plan. Image and PDF exports and Microsoft Teams start at Personal; Word and PowerPoint exports and Google Workspace at Pro.
MindMeister pricing
- Starts at
- €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly
- Free plan
- Up to 3 mind maps with unlimited collaborators, templates, presentations, outline and focus modes and the mobile apps. No file exports, printing, attachments or version history.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 | Up to 3 mind maps, unlimited collaborators, templates, presentations, outline and focus modes, the MeisterTask integration and AI map creation in beta. |
| Personal | €6.50per user / month, billed yearly (€7.50 on 6-month billing) | Unlimited mind maps, PNG, JPG and PDF exports, printing, 2 attachments per map, 7-day version history and the Microsoft Teams integration. |
| Pro | €10.50per user / month, billed yearly (€12.50 on 6-month billing) | Unlimited attachments, all-time version history, multiple admins, Word and PowerPoint exports, custom branding and the Google Workspace integration. |
| Business | €15.50per user / month, billed yearly (€19 on 6-month billing) | Group sharing, compliance exports and backups, IP restriction, SAML SSO on request, priority email and phone support and a customer success manager. |
Read from mindmeister.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with MindMeister before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discount13 to 18% lower on 12-month billing
MindMeister's pricing file says the 12-month billing cycle costs approximately 13 to 18% less than the 6-month cycle, for example €6.50 against €7.50 per user a month on Personal.
Stated on mindmeister.com - Education50% off for students and educators
Students, educators and educational institutions get a 50% discount, applied by contacting the support team.
Stated on mindmeister.com - Nonprofit50% off for nonprofits
The same 50% discount is listed for non-profit organizations, also arranged through the support team.
Stated on mindmeister.com
How people rate the MindMeister app
4.4
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
1,269 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- MeisterTask
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Workspace
- Claude
MindMeister alternatives
- MindMeister vs Xmind
Free plan · from $4.92/mo
- MindMeister vs MindNode
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
- MindMeister vs Mindomo
Free plan · from $7/mo
- MindMeister vs Coggle
Free plan · from $5/mo
- MindMeister vs Ayoa
Free plan · from $13/mo
Common questions
Is MindMeister free?
MindMeister has a free plan. Up to 3 mind maps with unlimited collaborators, templates, presentations, outline and focus modes and the mobile apps. No file exports, printing, attachments or version history. Paid plans start at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
How much does MindMeister cost?
MindMeister lists 4 plans. Free: €0. Personal: €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly (€7.50 on 6-month billing). Pro: €10.50 per user / month, billed yearly (€12.50 on 6-month billing). Business: €15.50 per user / month, billed yearly (€19 on 6-month billing). Prices were read from mindmeister.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does MindMeister work on?
MindMeister is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does MindMeister offer any discounts?
MindMeister publicly lists the following: 13 to 18% lower on 12-month billing; 50% off for students and educators; 50% off for nonprofits.
How is MindMeister rated?
MindMeister's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1,269 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does MindMeister have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. MindMeister is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does MindMeister have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. MindMeister is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is MindMeister open source?
MindMeister is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
What does MindMeister integrate with?
MindMeister's listing names MeisterTask, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace and Claude. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does MindMeister have a student discount?
50% off for students and educators. Students, educators and educational institutions get a 50% discount, applied by contacting the support team.
Who makes MindMeister?
MindMeister is made by MeisterLabs GmbH. It dates from 2007.
What are the alternatives to MindMeister?
The closest alternatives to MindMeister in our directory are Xmind, MindNode, Mindomo, Coggle and Ayoa. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MindMeister.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.