# Freeplane vs MindMeister

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** MindMeister

| Attribute | Freeplane | MindMeister |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 45 (6% (low)) | 72.6 (71% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 2 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 224 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A Java-based desktop application for creating and managing mind maps with support for rich formatting, scripting, encryption, and AI-assisted features. It is indexed under Mind Mapping.","source":"https://www.freeplane.org","question":"What is Freeplane?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Freeplane is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.freeplane.org","question":"Is Freeplane free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Freeplane supports Windows and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.freeplane.org","question":"What platforms does Freeplane support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Freeplane can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.freeplane.org","question":"Can Freeplane be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"An online mind mapping platform that enables users to create visual diagrams, organize thoughts, collaborate with teammates, and export to multiple formats. Includes task integration, presentation mode, and multiple layout options. It is indexed under Mind Mapping.","source":"https://www.mindmeister.com","question":"What is MindMeister?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MindMeister offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.mindmeister.com","question":"Is MindMeister free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to MindMeister. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.mindmeister.com","question":"What platforms does MindMeister support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for MindMeister, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.mindmeister.com","question":"Can MindMeister be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for MindMeister, including Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, MeisterTask, Zapier, XMind and Mindomo. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.mindmeister.com","question":"What does MindMeister integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for MindMeister. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as MindMeister not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.mindmeister.com","question":"What security certifications does MindMeister have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MindMeister is available worldwide. Its primary markets are Austria and Germany. The vendor is headquartered in Austria.","source":"https://www.mindmeister.com","question":"Where is MindMeister available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A Java-based desktop application for creating and managing mind maps with support for rich formatting, scripting, encryption, and AI-assisted features. | A web-based mind mapping tool that enables teams to brainstorm visually, collaborate in real-time, and export their ideas into various formats. Features include AI-powered map generation, integrations with project management and file storage services, and native mobile apps. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_saas","ms_word_powerpoint_export":true,"google_drive_dropbox_file_sync":true,"outline_to_visual_map_conversion":true,"task_management_and_checklist_sync":true,"auto_layout_radial_and_tree_branching":true,"presentation_mode_node_by_node_playback":true,"collaborative_multiplayer_real_time_editing":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 8 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"MeisterTask"},{"name":"Zapier","native":false,"category":"automation"},{"name":"XMind","category":"mind_mapping","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Mindomo","category":"mind_mapping","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.freeplane.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T08:18:29.616Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Basic","summary":"Free","features":["Up to 3 mind maps","Real-time collaboration","Sharing","Presentation mode","iOS and Android apps","AI map creation","Templates"],"description":"Up to 3 mind maps with real-time collaboration and sharing","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"maps":"3","attachments":"2 per map"}},{"free":false,"name":"Personal","summary":"$6.50/month","features":["Unlimited mind maps","Advanced exports (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)","Integrations"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6.5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited mind maps with export capabilities","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","features":["Unlimited attachments"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"attachments":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","features":["Unlimited attachments","SAML SSO","Role-based access controls"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"attachments":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free plan with up to 3 maps. Paid plans from $6.50/month for unlimited maps and exports.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mindmeister.com","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T15:22:46.392Z","startingPrice":{"amount":6.5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":6.5,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.5 |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"GDPR Compliant","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Mind Mapping)

| Capability | Freeplane | MindMeister |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | Cloud saas |
| Auto layout radial and tree branching | - | ✓ |
| Outline to visual map conversion | - | ✓ |
| Task management and checklist sync | - | ✓ |
| Presentation mode node by node playback | - | ✓ |
| Markdown and latex math support | - | - |
| Collaborative multiplayer real time editing | - | ✓ |
| Ms word powerpoint export | - | ✓ |
| Opml and freemind import export | - | - |
| Google drive dropbox file sync | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | - | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:28:01.408Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*