MindMeister
5.9/10MindMeister is a web-based collaborative mind mapping tool from Meisterlabs that teams use to brainstorm, plan projects and present ideas, with AI map generation.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
MindMeister is a browser-based mind mapping app run by Meisterlabs GmbH, a German company. It has been on the market since 2007. Users build maps with drag-and-drop branches, an outline mode, themes, and layouts such as org charts and lists. Several people can edit a map at the same time, add comments, and @mention colleagues. A presentation mode turns a map into a slideshow without exporting. Meister AI can create a map from a prompt or an uploaded file, and can edit an existing map. Usage is limited by monthly AI credits that differ by plan. Whiteboards are in beta. MindMeister suits small teams, educators, consultants and project leads who want a simple way to brainstorm and plan. Reviewers often say it is one of the easiest mind mappers to learn. Pricing is per user. The free plan allows three maps. Paid plans are Personal, Pro and Business at about 6, 10 and 15 euros per user per month, and the vendor says yearly billing saves up to 16 percent. The main integration is with sister product MeisterTask, which turns map topics into task cards. Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace integrations come on higher plans, and a Claude connector and an MCP server are also available. Data is hosted in Germany under ISO 27001, and SAML SSO is available on Business. The main limitation is that MindMeister is not a full project management suite. It has no Gantt charts, time tracking or reporting, and it offers fewer map structures than Xmind, with no fishbone or timeline layouts. Reviewers also complain about slow support for billing problems.
Our Rating
AI Software5.9/10
Project Management5.9/10
Who MindMeister is best for
Best software for EducationGood fit
The free tier, simple editor and presentation mode suit classroom brainstorming and study planning.
Real-time co-editing with unlimited collaborators, custom branding on Pro, and exports to Word and PowerPoint suit client workshops.
It runs in the browser with live co-editing, comments and mentions on every plan.
Low per-user prices and a short learning curve suit small teams.
Less suited
It works for ideation and early planning, and the MeisterTask handoff covers execution.
Business adds SAML SSO, compliance exports and a dedicated customer success manager, but the product's scope is narrow.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reviewers repeatedly describe it as the easiest mind mapper for first-time users to learn.
- Real-time co-editing, comments and mentions are included even on the free plan, with unlimited collaborators.
- A built-in presentation mode turns a map into a slideshow without exporting.
- The native MeisterTask integration turns map topics into task cards for execution.
- Data is hosted in Germany with ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance.
Cons
- The free plan is capped at three maps, and exports require a paid plan.
- It offers fewer map structures than rivals such as Xmind, with no fishbone or timeline layouts.
- There is no desktop app, only web, iOS and Android.
- Capterra reviewers report slow support and losing access to data after billing problems.
- It has none of the core project management tools such as Gantt charts, time tracking or reporting.
Key Features
Not included
- Gantt charts
- Time tracking
MindMeister Pricing
Free
- 3 mind maps
- Whiteboards (beta)
- iOS and Android apps
- 2 attachments per map
- 7-day version history
- MeisterTask integration
- Unlimited collaborators
- 500 AI credits per month
- Templates and presentations
Business
- Group sharing
- SAML SSO (via sales)
- Unlimited AI credits
- Personalized onboarding
- All-time version history
- Automated access approval
- Compliance exports and backups
- Dedicated customer success manager
Personal
- Unlimited mind maps
- 2 attachments per map
- File exports and printing
- 2,000 AI credits per month
- Microsoft Teams integration
Pro
- Multiple admins
- Unlimited attachments
- Microsoft Office exports
- Unlimited version history
- 5,000 AI credits per month
- Google Workspace integration
- Custom branding and color scheme
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The free plan allows three mind maps, 500 AI credits a month, two attachments per map and 7-day version history, with unlimited collaborators.
The pricing page lists Personal at 6 euros, Pro at 10 euros and Business at 15 euros per user per month, excluding VAT. Prices vary by region. Yearly billing saves up to 16 percent, and a 6-month option is also offered.
Credits are allocated per user and reset on the first day of each month. Generating a map costs 100 credits. Business includes unlimited credits.
SAML SSO is available on the Business plan through sales, and Business also adds compliance exports and backups. Data is hosted in Germany under ISO 27001.
It integrates with MeisterTask on all plans, Microsoft Teams from Personal and Google Workspace from Pro. It also offers a Claude connector, an MCP server in beta, and exports to PDF, Word and PowerPoint.
Not on its own. It covers ideation and planning, and teams usually pair it with MeisterTask or another task tool for execution.
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