Software · head to head
Xmind vs MindMeister
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: Xmind free plan caps online maps at 10; MindMeister free plan caps users at 3 mind maps total
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Xmind and MindMeister actually diverge.
| Attribute | Xmind | 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.
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
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
Xmind
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Xmind review.
MindMeister
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the MindMeister review.
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Xmind or MindMeister better?
- Neither clearly leads. Xmind 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, Xmind or MindMeister?
- Xmind starts at Free and MindMeister at Free.
- Does Xmind or MindMeister run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Xmind for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.