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Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration and AI map generation

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69/100

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Best fitFreelancers, Small businesses, Mid size businesses, Enterprises

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HeadquartersVienna, Austria

Bottom line

MindMeister is a browser-based mind mapping tool with real-time collaboration and AI-generated maps built in. Its clearest strength is a free plan with unlimited collaborators, which makes it easy for a team to start without buying anything. The main limits are the three-map cap on the free plan and the gating of exports, version history and integrations behind paid tiers. It suits students, educators and small teams that want shared maps now, and enterprises that need SAML single sign-on and EU hosting.

Choose MindMeister ifstudents and educators, or small teams planning and brainstorming.

Look elsewhere ifusers who need unlimited maps for free, or teams that need a full whiteboard with diagramming beyond mind maps.

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What is MindMeister ?

MindMeister is a browser-based mind mapping tool from Meister, a company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It turns scattered thoughts into structured visual maps for brainstorming, studying, planning and team meetings. The product is built around one problem: getting ideas out of your head and into a layout you can work with, without installing software.

Users start a map from a blank canvas or a template, add a branch for each subtopic, and drag branches into place as the structure grows. Each topic can carry links, notes, emojis and images. Teams invite collaborators with a link and edit the same map in real time, adding comments and @mentions before switching to presentation mode to walk through it. Meister AI builds a map from a text prompt or an uploaded PDF, presentation, spreadsheet or image, and users can keep editing the result with AI. Maps export to PDF, Word and PowerPoint.

The product serves educators, students, businesses and enterprises. The free plan includes three mind maps, 500 Meister AI credits, unlimited collaborators, templates and presentations, plus the iOS and Android apps. Paid plans start at $6.50 per user per month, excluding VAT, and unlock unlimited maps, advanced exports and integrations. Academic and NGO plans offer lower prices for students, educators and institutions.

What sets MindMeister apart is its focus on the map format itself, with one-click themes, outline mode, and mind map, org chart and list layouts that all come from the same canvas. The company hosts its servers in an ISO 27001-certified data center in Germany and is GDPR compliant. Enterprise buyers get SAML single sign-on, role-based access controls, two-factor authentication and restricted staff access to backups.

Who it's for

Students and educators
Small teams planning and brainstorming
European organizations that need German hosting
Enterprises requiring SAML single sign-on

Who should look elsewhere

Users who need unlimited maps for free
Teams that need a full whiteboard with diagramming beyond mind maps

Typical uses

Brainstorming with a remote team
Studying and exam preparation
Visual meeting agendas and decision tracking
Turning project plans into tasks with MeisterTask

Key features

AI mind map generation

Meister AI creates a mind map from a text prompt or an uploaded PDF, presentation, spreadsheet or image. Users can then expand branches, shorten text and reorganize the whole map with AI. Every plan includes monthly AI credits.

Real-time collaboration

Collaborators join through a shared link and edit the same map at the same time. Real-time cursors show teammates' names and profile pictures on every plan. Comments and @mentions keep discussion attached to the topic it concerns.

Presentation mode

Topics convert into slides directly from the map, and users can reorder them to build a presentation. There is no separate slide deck to prepare. This suits meetings and workshops where the map is the agenda.

Drag-and-drop mapping

Branches can be dragged to reorganize ideas as the map grows. Topics accept links, notes, emojis and images. Outline mode and expand-and-collapse branches help users manage large maps.

Export options

Maps export to PDF, Word and PowerPoint. Paid plans add Markdown export, which can also be rendered as a Mermaid diagram for documentation tools. Exports make it straightforward to share results outside MindMeister.

Integrations

MindMeister connects with MeisterTask, Google Docs, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox and Evernote Teams. An API is available for custom connections. Some integrations are limited to paid plans.

Security and hosting

Servers are hosted in an ISO 27001-certified data center in Germany. The company holds ISO 27001:2022 certification and is GDPR compliant. Admins can enforce two-factor authentication and role-based permissions.

MindMeister pricing 2026

Free

€0Forever, per user, excluding VAT

For individuals who want to get started with mind mapping.

3 mind maps
500 Meister AI credits
Unlimited collaborators
Templates and presentations
Apps for iOS & Android
MeisterTask integration

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What the sticker price leaves out. Paid plans start at $6.50 per user per month, excluding VAT, and the free plan has no time limit. Academic and NGO plans offer discounts for students, educators and institutions. Payment is accepted by card or PayPal, and plans can be upgraded or downgraded at any time.

MindMeister integrations 6 listed

Apps MindMeister connects to, as published by the vendor. Native integrations sync directly; others go through a connector such as Zapier or webhooks. Click a logo to read our review of that product.

Evernote Teams

MeisterTask

Google Docs

Microsoft Teams

Dropbox

Google Workspace

MindMeister has a public API, so apps not listed here can usually be connected with a developer or a no-code automation tool.

Deployment and support

Deployment

Platforms

Support

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live rep)
Chat

Training

Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Enterprises

Languages

English
Deutsch
Português
日本語
Español
Français

Security & compliance

ISO 27001:2022 certified
GDPR compliant
Hosted in Germany
SAML SSO
Two-factor authentication
Role-based access control
Restricted employee access to backups
Daily backups
Bug bounty program and vulnerability disclosure program
Regular pentests
DDoS protection in the EU

Buying details

Public API: Yes

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About

Founded: 2006
Headquarters: Vienna, Austria
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MindMeister pros and cons

Pros

The free plan includes unlimited collaborators, so a whole team can work on the same map without a paid seat.
Meister AI generates a full mind map from a prompt or an uploaded file, then lets users edit the result.
Presentation mode turns the map itself into slides, which removes a separate presentation step for meetings.
Servers are hosted in Germany in an ISO 27001-certified data center, with GDPR compliance stated.
Apps for iOS and Android are included on the free plan, and maps sync across devices.

Cons

The free plan is capped at three mind maps, which limits long-term use for heavier users.
Advanced exports, version history, attachments and Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace integrations require a paid plan.
SAML single sign-on and advanced security settings appear only in the higher-tier feature set.
Paid plans are priced per user, so costs grow with every seat added to a team.

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MindMeister FAQ

Is MindMeister free?

Yes, the free plan includes three mind maps, 500 Meister AI credits, unlimited collaborators, templates and presentations. No credit card is required to sign up. Paid plans start at $6.50 per user per month, excluding VAT, and remove the map limit.

What does the free plan include?

The free plan includes three mind maps, 500 Meister AI credits, unlimited collaborators, templates, presentations, focus mode, the MeisterTask integration, and apps for iOS and Android. It also includes the MindMeister MCP connector, which is in beta. Exports and version history are limited to paid plans.

Does MindMeister integrate with other tools?

MindMeister integrates with MeisterTask, Google Docs, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox and Evernote Teams. An API is available for custom connections. Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace integrations are on paid plans.

How secure is MindMeister?

MindMeister is ISO 27001:2022 certified and GDPR compliant, with servers hosted in an ISO 27001-certified data center in Germany. SAML single sign-on, two-factor authentication and role-based access control are available. Meister employees cannot access customer data by default.

Is there a MindMeister mobile app?

Yes, native apps are available for iPhone, iPad and Android. The apps are included on the free plan. Maps sync across desktop, tablet and phone through the browser or the apps.

Does MindMeister replace other mind mapping software?

MindMeister can replace standalone mind mapping software for brainstorming, study notes, meeting agendas and planning. It runs in the browser, so it works on any device without installation. Teams that already use MeisterTask can turn map topics into tasks.

How much does MindMeister cost?

MindMeister does not publish prices; you request a quote from sales. A free trial is available.

Is there a free version of MindMeister ?

No. MindMeister has no free plan, but offers a free trial so you can test it before paying.

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How we reviewed MindMeister

We score every product on four weighted criteria: ease of use (25%), features (30%), value (25%) and support (20%). MindMeister is scored from the vendor's published pricing and documentation, our editorial review. The listing was last updated November 1, 2026. Vendors cannot pay for a higher score or a better rank; paid placements are labelled. Read the full methodology.