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MindMeister vs Streaks

MindMeister logo

MindMeister

Productivity

Collaborative online mind mapping, free for three maps in total

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Streaks logo

Streaks

Productivity

iOS habit tracker sold as a one-time purchase, not a subscription

From
$5.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MindMeister has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MindMeister the free plan allows three mind maps in total, and a map is a whole document rather than an item, so the cap is reached in a first afternoon of genuine use, making it a demonstration with no clock rather than a usable tier.; Streaks it is iOS and Apple Watch only, with no Android version, so it is not usable for anyone outside Apple's ecosystem.
  • They diverge on capability: MindMeister covers Real-time collaboration, Streaks covers Streak tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MindMeister and Streaks actually diverge.

Attributes where MindMeister and Streaks differ
AttributeMindMeisterStreaks
Starting priceFree$5.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumOne-time purchase
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebiOS

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 MindMeister

  • Real-time collaboration
  • Presentation mode
  • Free plan
  • File export
  • Attachments
  • Version history
  • MeisterTask handoff
  • Custom branding

Only in Streaks

  • Streak tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Widgets
  • iCloud sync

What people use each for

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

MindMeister

  • Running a live brainstorm with people in different places, where everyone edits the same map simultaneously.not Streaks
  • Teaching or training where the map doubles as the slide deck through presentation mode.not Streaks
  • Structuring a project or an argument visually before it becomes a document or a plan.not Streaks
  • Teams already using MeisterTask who want ideas to become tasks without transcribing them.not Streaks

Streaks

  • Someone wanting a simple visual habit tracker without recurring subscription feesnot MindMeister
  • A person wanting habits like step count or sleep to auto-complete via Apple Health datanot MindMeister
  • An Apple Watch user wanting to log habits without pulling out a phonenot MindMeister
  • Someone tracking a mix of daily and weekly recurring to-dos in one placenot MindMeister

Where each one falls short

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

MindMeister

  • The free plan allows three mind maps in total, and a map is a whole document rather than an item, so the cap is reached in a first afternoon of genuine use, making it a demonstration with no clock rather than a usable tier.
  • Exporting is a paid feature, since the free plan cannot export files at all, Microsoft-format export begins at the Pro tier and compliance export at Business, so retrieving your own work in a portable form costs more than the entry subscription.
  • Pricing is per user and a map's value comes from being seen, so an organisation pays the same rate for people who only read and comment on maps as for the few who actually build them.
  • Attachments are rationed by tier at two per map on the entry plan, so using a map as a project hub rather than a sketch pushes you to a higher tier for a limit that has nothing to do with mapping.
  • Single sign-on and the administrative controls an IT department requires sit on the Business tier and involve a sales conversation, which is where a tool adopted quietly by individuals becomes an organisational purchase at several times the entry price.

Streaks

  • It is iOS and Apple Watch only, with no Android version, so it is not usable for anyone outside Apple's ecosystem.
  • The base app caps at 24 tracked habits, which is enough for most users but a real limit for anyone wanting to track a larger number of items.
  • Sync is via iCloud only, so there is no web or cross-platform account, which limits use to Apple devices exclusively.
  • It has fewer social or accountability features, such as shared habit tracking with friends, compared with some subscription-based competitors.
  • A single lifetime purchase means no ongoing development revenue tied to the individual user, so it depends on new sales and occasional priced major updates rather than recurring income to fund development.

Pricing, plan by plan

MindMeister

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 mind maps
    • Unlimited collaborators
    • Templates
  • Personal$6/month
    • Unlimited mind maps
    • 2 attachments per map
    • 7-day version history
  • Pro$10/month
    • Unlimited attachments
    • Unlimited version history
    • Multiple admins
  • Business$15/month
    • Group sharing
    • Compliance exports/backups
    • SAML SSO (contact sales)

Streaks

$5.99/one-time
  • Streaks$5.99/one-time
    • Full app, no subscription
    • Up to 24 tracked habits
    • Apple Watch app included

Which should you pick?

Choose MindMeister if

  • You need real-time collaboration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want presentation mode.
MindMeister review

Choose Streaks if

  • You need streak tracking.
  • You work on iOS.
  • You also want apple health integration.
Streaks review

Questions people ask

Is MindMeister or Streaks better?
Neither clearly leads. MindMeister starts at Free and Streaks at $5.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MindMeister or Streaks?
MindMeister has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MindMeister and $5.99/one-time for Streaks.
Does MindMeister or Streaks run on more platforms?
MindMeister runs on Web. Streaks runs on iOS.
Can I use MindMeister for free?
Yes. MindMeister has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Streaks starts at $5.99/one-time.
What is MindMeister best used for?
MindMeister is most often used for running a live brainstorm with people in different places, where everyone edits the same map simultaneously., teaching or training where the map doubles as the slide deck through presentation mode., structuring a project or an argument visually before it becomes a document or a plan., teams already using meistertask who want ideas to become tasks without transcribing them.. Of those, running a live brainstorm with people in different places, where everyone edits the same map simultaneously. and teaching or training where the map doubles as the slide deck through presentation mode. are not what Streaks is typically brought in for.
What can MindMeister do that Streaks cannot?
MindMeister covers Real-time collaboration, Presentation mode, Free plan, File export. Streaks covers Streak tracking, Apple Health integration, Apple Watch app, Flexible scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MindMeister: What does the free plan allow?

Three mind maps in total, with unlimited collaborators, templates and presentation mode. It does not include file export, so maps made on the free plan stay in the browser.

Streaks: Is Streaks a subscription?

No, it is a one-time App Store purchase, currently priced around 5.99 USD, with no recurring fee.

MindMeister: Can I export my maps?

On paid plans. The entry tier adds file export and printing, and Microsoft formats arrive at Pro. What comes out is an image, a PDF or a document, not an editable map another tool can open.

Streaks: Does it work on Android?

No, it is iOS and Apple Watch only.

MindMeister: Does it work offline?

Treat it as needing a connection. If you are running a workshop somewhere with unreliable network, export or print what you need beforehand rather than relying on the browser.

Streaks: Does it integrate with Apple Health?

Yes, habits tied to metrics like steps or sleep can auto-complete based on Apple Health data.

MindMeister: How does it relate to MeisterTask?

Same vendor, separate products and separate licences. Map branches can be sent into MeisterTask as tasks, which is the main reason to prefer it over a general whiteboard tool.

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