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Bring! vs MindManager

Bring! logo

Bring!

Productivity

Free shared grocery list app with a simple icon-based interface, no subscription required for core use

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MindManager logo

MindManager

Productivity

Visualize your path to success

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bring! has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bring! its recipe management is simpler than AnyList or Samsung Food, so it is a weaker choice for someone who wants to build out a recipe collection.; MindManager actual prices are not displayed on the pricing page despite having a clear tier structure
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bring! and MindManager actually diverge.

Attributes where Bring! and MindManager differ
AttributeBring!MindManager
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelFree, with an optional paid Premium tier for extrasquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bring!

  • Shared shopping lists
  • Icon-based item catalogue
  • Recipe to list
  • Multiple lists
  • Offline use
  • Optional Premium tier

Only in MindManager

Nothing recorded that Bring! does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bring!

  • A household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription requirednot MindManager
  • Someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every timenot MindManager
  • A user who wants basic recipe-to-list functionality without a full recipe managernot MindManager
  • A family wanting separate lists for different stores or occasions kept in sync automaticallynot MindManager

MindManager

  • Visualizing scattered ideas into organized strategiesnot Bring!
  • Planning meetings with collaboration toolsnot Bring!
  • Creating Gantt charts and process mapsnot Bring!
  • Organizing information across multiple diagram typesnot Bring!

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bring!

  • Its recipe management is simpler than AnyList or Samsung Food, so it is a weaker choice for someone who wants to build out a recipe collection.
  • It has no smart appliance integration, unlike Samsung Food, so it offers nothing extra for a household with connected kitchen hardware.
  • Store-layout customisation for sorting items is less granular than AnyList offers.
  • The icon-based catalogue, while fast, can be limiting for unusual or specific items not well represented in the illustrated catalogue.
  • The free tier carries ads, which the optional Premium subscription removes.

MindManager

  • Actual prices are not displayed on the pricing page despite having a clear tier structure
  • Enterprise plan requires contacting sales for quote
  • Specific annual subscription rates are not shown on public pages

Pricing, plan by plan

Bring!

Free
  • Bring!Free
    • Shared shopping lists
    • Icon-based item catalogue
    • Recipe to list
  • Bring! Premium$1.99/month
    • Ad removal
    • Extra themes and convenience features

MindManager

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the MindManager review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bring! if

  • You need shared shopping lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want icon-based item catalogue.
Bring! review

Choose MindManager if

Nothing in the data separates MindManager from Bring! on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

MindManager review

Questions people ask

Is Bring! or MindManager better?
Neither clearly leads. Bring! starts at Free and MindManager at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bring! or MindManager?
Bring! has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bring! and On request for MindManager.
Does Bring! or MindManager run on more platforms?
Bring! runs on iOS, Android, Web. MindManager runs on Web.
Can I use Bring! for free?
Yes. Bring! has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MindManager starts at On request.
What is Bring! best used for?
Bring! is most often used for a household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription required, someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every time, a user who wants basic recipe-to-list functionality without a full recipe manager, a family wanting separate lists for different stores or occasions kept in sync automatically. Of those, a household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription required and someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every time are not what MindManager is typically brought in for.
What can Bring! do that MindManager cannot?
Bring! covers Shared shopping lists, Icon-based item catalogue, Recipe to list, Multiple lists.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bring!: Is Bring! free?

Yes, the core shared shopping list function is free; Premium is optional and adds cosmetic and convenience extras.

MindManager: How much does MindManager cost?

MindManager offers Essentials, Professional, and Enterprise tiers with annual subscription pricing, but specific dollar amounts are not displayed on the public pricing page. Click the 'Buy now' button to see current rates.

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Bring!: Does it support recipes?

It has a simpler recipe-to-list feature, less developed than AnyList or Samsung Food.

MindManager: Is there a free trial for MindManager?

Yes, MindManager offers a 30-day fully functional free trial for desktop versions without requiring upfront payment.

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Bring!: Does it work offline?

Yes, lists remain usable offline and sync once a connection is restored.

MindManager: What is included in the Professional plan?

The Professional plan includes the complete desktop and web experience and is marked as the Best Value tier. It offers a one-time purchase option in addition to annual subscription.

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MindManager: Can educators and students get a discount?

Yes, MindManager provides a specialized Education tier for students and educators with unspecified pricing.

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