Software · head to head
MindMeister vs Xmind
Xmind
Software
For anyone to explore classic and essential mind mapping features to organize their ideas easily
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: MindMeister free plan caps users at 3 mind maps total; Xmind free plan caps online maps at 10
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MindMeister and Xmind actually diverge.
| Attribute | MindMeister | Xmind |
|---|
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
Xmind
- Free plan caps online maps at 10
- Pro plan at $4.92 per month caps online maps at 50 with only basic collaboration; unlimited collaborative maps require the $8.25 per month Premium plan
- A single subscription only covers up to 5 Mac or PC devices and 5 mobile devices
Pricing, plan by plan
MindMeister
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the MindMeister review.
Xmind
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Xmind review.
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is MindMeister or Xmind better?
- Neither clearly leads. MindMeister starts at Free and Xmind at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MindMeister or Xmind?
- MindMeister starts at Free and Xmind at Free.
- Does MindMeister or Xmind 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.