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Comparison

MindMeister vs MindNode

On the evidence we track, MindMeister leads this comparison with a composite score of 73/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★MindMeister73
MindNode58
Score
vioscaleAI score
MindMeister73 / 100medium · 71%
MindNode58 / 100low · 26%
Pricing
Free tier
MindMeister✓
MindNode✓
Model
MindMeisterfreemium
MindNodecommercial
Price level
MindMeisterlow
MindNodeunknown
Starting price
MindMeister$6.50
MindNode$2.99
Transparent
MindMeister✓
MindNode✓
Integrations
Count
MindMeister8
MindNode7
Security
Certifications
MindMeisterISO 27001, GDPR Compliant
MindNode–
Disclosure policy
MindMeister✓
MindNode–
Gdpr
MindMeister✓
MindNode–
Iso27001
MindMeister✓
MindNode–
Pci
MindMeister✓
MindNode–
Reliability
Sla pct
MindMeister99.5
MindNode–
Status page
MindMeister✓
MindNode–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
MindMeister7 items
MindNode6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for mind mapping. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
MindMeisterCloud saas
MindNodeNative desktop
Auto layout radial and tree branching
MindMeister✓
MindNode-
Outline to visual map conversion
MindMeister✓
MindNode✓
Task management and checklist sync
MindMeister✓
MindNode-
Presentation mode node by node playback
MindMeister✓
MindNode-
Markdown and latex math support
MindMeister-
MindNode-
Collaborative multiplayer real time editing
MindMeister✓
MindNode✓
Ms word powerpoint export
MindMeister✓
MindNode-
Opml and freemind import export
MindMeister-
MindNode-
Google drive dropbox file sync
MindMeister✓
MindNode-
SOC2 type ii
MindMeister-
MindNode-
ISO 27001
MindMeister✓
MindNode-
Pricing model
MindMeisterFreemium
MindNodeFlat subscription

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

MindMeister

Leader

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.

Independently observed

MindNode

A visual thinking tool that enables users to create and organize ideas as mind maps and outlines on Apple devices, with all data encrypted and stored in iCloud for privacy.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

MindMeister

Leader
from $6.50/moHybridFree tier

Free plan with up to 3 maps. Paid plans from $6.50/month for unlimited maps and exports.

  • BasicFree
    • Up to 3 mind maps
    • Real-time collaboration
    • Sharing
    • Presentation mode
    • iOS and Android apps
    • +2 more
  • Personal$6.50/month
    • Unlimited mind maps
    • Advanced exports (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
    • Integrations
  • Pro-
    • Unlimited attachments
  • Business-
    • Unlimited attachments
    • SAML SSO
    • Role-based access controls
as of verify ↗

MindNode

from $2.99/moSubscriptionFree tier

Free tier; $2.99/month or $24.99/year for MindNode Plus

  • FreeFree
  • MindNode Plus$2.99/month or $24.99/year
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
MindMeister✓
MindNode✗
iOS
MindMeister✓
MindNode✓
Android
MindMeister✓
MindNode✗
macOS
MindMeister✗
MindNode✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
MindMeister✓
MindNode✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (2)
  • Dropbox
  • OneDrive

MindMeister

Leader
8 total - 6 not shared
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft Teams
  • MeisterTask
  • Zapier
  • XMind
  • Mindomo
Independently observed

MindNode

7 total - 5 not shared
  • Things
  • Box
  • Apple Reminders
  • Apple Shortcuts
  • Image Playground
Independently observed
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