Software · head to head
Coggle vs MindMeister
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Coggle free Forever plan is capped at 3 private diagrams; MindMeister free plan caps users at 3 mind maps total
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Coggle and MindMeister actually diverge.
| Attribute | Coggle | MindMeister |
|---|
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Coggle
- Free Forever plan is capped at 3 private diagrams
- SAML SSO and consolidated billing are only available on the Organisation plan at $8 per member per month
MindMeister
- Free plan caps users at 3 mind maps total
- Per user pricing on Personal, Pro and Business plans is charged per seat and excludes VAT
Pricing, plan by plan
Coggle
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coggle review.
MindMeister
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the MindMeister review.
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Coggle or MindMeister better?
- Neither clearly leads. Coggle starts at Free and MindMeister at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Coggle or MindMeister?
- Coggle starts at Free and MindMeister at Free.
- Does Coggle or MindMeister run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Coggle for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.