Software · head to head
MindMeister vs Coggle
The short version
- Each has a real cost: MindMeister free plan caps users at 3 mind maps total; Coggle free Forever plan is capped at 3 private diagrams
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MindMeister and Coggle actually diverge.
| Attribute | MindMeister | Coggle |
|---|
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.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
MindMeister
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the MindMeister review.
Coggle
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coggle review.
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is MindMeister or Coggle better?
- Neither clearly leads. MindMeister starts at Free and Coggle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MindMeister or Coggle?
- MindMeister starts at Free and Coggle at Free.
- Does MindMeister or Coggle run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use MindMeister for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.