MindMeister review

MindMeister is the easiest tool here for brainstorming with other people. It runs in a browser, syncs with iOS and Android apps, and lets you share maps with unlimited collaborators on every plan, including the free one. The editor includes presentation mode, a focus mode that hides toolbars, templates and Meister AI credits for generating or refining maps, and topics can become tasks in MeisterTask. The free plan caps you at 3 mind maps, so regular users will need Personal, which the US App Store lists at $7.49 a month. Personal unlocks unlimited maps, PNG, JPG, PDF and Markdown exports, printing, 7-day version history and Microsoft Teams integration, but only 2 attachments per map. Pro adds unlimited attachments, full version history, Google Workspace integration, Word and PowerPoint exports and custom branding. It has no offline desktop app, so it fits connected teams better than solo note takers who want local files.

Who it is for

People and small teams who brainstorm together in a browser and want unlimited collaborators.

Price

Free plan with 3 mind maps; Personal from $7.49 per month on the US App Store.

Monthly Personal Subscription $7.49
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Real-time collaboration with unlimited collaborators on every plan
• Presentation mode and focus mode in the map editor
• Meister AI credits to generate or refine maps
• MeisterTask integration that turns topics into tasks
• Microsoft Teams integration on Personal and Google Workspace integration on Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Unlimited collaborators even on the free plan
• Strength: Runs in the browser with iOS and Android apps
• Strength: Word and PowerPoint exports on Pro
• Weakness: Free plan stops at 3 mind maps
• Weakness: Personal allows only 2 attachments per map
• Weakness: Web prices are shown by region, so US buyers may see a different figure at checkout

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, 3 mind maps
• Platforms: Web browser, iOS, Android
• AI: 500 Meister AI credits a month free; 2,000 on Personal
• Version history: 7 days on Personal; unlimited on Pro

Where it ranks

MindMeister is No. 2 in our Best Mind Mapping Software verdict.