Software · head to head
MindMeister vs FigJam
The short version
- Each has a real cost: MindMeister free plan caps users at 3 mind maps total; FigJam organization and Enterprise tiers are billed annually only, with no monthly billing option
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MindMeister and FigJam actually diverge.
| Attribute | MindMeister | FigJam |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 MindMeister
Nothing recorded that FigJam does not also cover.
Only in FigJam
- Infinite whiteboard
- Real-time collaboration
- Sticky notes
- Drawing tools
- Shapes
- Widgets
- Templates
- Voting
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
MindMeister
No use cases recorded yet. See the MindMeister review.
FigJam
- Teams running collaborative brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions bundled into an existing Figma plannot MindMeister
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
FigJam
- Organization and Enterprise tiers are billed annually only, with no monthly billing option
- Free Starter plan caps AI credit usage at 150 credits per day and 500 per month, well below the 3,000 monthly AI credits on a Professional full seat
Pricing, plan by plan
MindMeister
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the MindMeister review.
FigJam
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited editable boards
- Basic tools
- Unlimited viewers
- Paid$5/month
- Everything in Free
- Advanced templates
- Moderation tools
Which should you pick?
Choose FigJam if
- You need infinite whiteboard.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
- You also want real-time collaboration.
Questions people ask
- Is MindMeister or FigJam better?
- Neither clearly leads. MindMeister starts at Free and FigJam at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MindMeister or FigJam?
- MindMeister starts at Free and FigJam at Free.
- Does MindMeister or FigJam run on more platforms?
- MindMeister runs on Web. FigJam runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
- Can I use MindMeister for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can MindMeister do that FigJam cannot?
- FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Real-time collaboration, Sticky notes, Drawing tools.