# MindManager vs XMind

| Attribute | MindManager | XMind |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.5 (38% (low)) | 53.6 (53% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A visual planning platform that helps teams convert ideas and information into mind maps, flowcharts, Gantt charts, and structured diagrams for improved project organization and execution across multiple devices. It is indexed under Mind Mapping.","source":"https://www.mindmanager.com/de/resources/learning-tools/plans-projects-processes/","question":"What is MindManager?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MindManager supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.mindmanager.com/de/resources/learning-tools/plans-projects-processes/","question":"What platforms does MindManager support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Not fully, on what we have confirmed. MindManager is offered as cloud / SaaS and hybrid, and a hybrid deployment usually means some components can run on your own infrastructure while the rest stays vendor-hosted. We have not confirmed a completely self-hosted option, so check with the vendor if that is a requirement.","source":"https://www.mindmanager.com/de/resources/learning-tools/plans-projects-processes/","question":"Can MindManager be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for MindManager, including Jira, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner and Outlook, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.mindmanager.com/de/resources/learning-tools/plans-projects-processes/","question":"What does MindManager integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for MindManager. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as MindManager not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.mindmanager.com/de/security/","question":"What security certifications does MindManager have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"MindManager is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.mindmanager.com/de/resources/learning-tools/plans-projects-processes/","question":"Where is MindManager available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"XMind is a cloud-based platform for creating and managing visual diagrams using mind mapping and AI-powered generation. It supports task management, real-time team collaboration, and integrations with external storage and communication tools across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. It is indexed under Mind Mapping.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"What is XMind?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"XMind offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"Is XMind free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"XMind supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"What platforms does XMind support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for XMind, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"Can XMind be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for XMind, including Slack, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and ChatGPT. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"What does XMind integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for XMind. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as XMind not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://xmind.app","question":"What security certifications does XMind have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A mind mapping and visual collaboration platform that lets users create diagrams, flowcharts, Gantt charts, and mind maps. Supports both cloud-based collaboration and offline work, with extensive integrations for Microsoft Office, Teams, Jira, and cloud storage providers. | A mind mapping tool that enables teams to organize thoughts visually, collaborate in real time, and turn ideas into actionable project plans, with integrated AI-assisted content generation. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"flat_subscription","deployment_model":"cloud_saas","google_drive_dropbox_file_sync":true,"opml_and_freemind_import_export":true,"outline_to_visual_map_conversion":true,"task_management_and_checklist_sync":true,"collaborative_multiplayer_real_time_editing":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_saas","ms_word_powerpoint_export":true,"google_drive_dropbox_file_sync":true,"markdown_and_latex_math_support":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 | 19 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Microsoft Word"},{"name":"Microsoft Excel"},{"name":"Microsoft SharePoint"},{"name":"Microsoft Project"},{"name":"Microsoft Planner"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"FreeMind"},{"name":"XMind"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"iCloud","native":true,"category":"file_storage","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft To Do","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Lists","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"CSV","native":true,"category":"data_format","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"ChatGPT"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Essentials","commitment":"annual","description":"Web-based version for personal projects and individual use","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","commitment":"annual","description":"Complete offering for individual users and small teams with full features and collaboration tools","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","commitment":"annual","description":"Custom offerings for teams, companies, public sector organizations, nonprofits and educational institutions with IT administration capabilities","contactSales":true}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mindmanager.com/de/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T10:05:19.563Z","freeTrialDays":30,"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"Free tier available with core mind mapping features; premium plans include AI-powered features and advanced project management.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://xmind.app","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T16:07:48.707Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.mindmanager.com/en/security/ | - |

## Capabilities (Mind Mapping)

| Capability | MindManager | XMind |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud saas | 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 | Flat subscription | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:06:37.868Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*