# MindMeister vs XMind

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** MindMeister

| Attribute | MindMeister | XMind |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 72.6 (71% (medium)) | 53.6 (53% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"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}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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":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}` | `{"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 | 8 | 4 |
| 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"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"ChatGPT"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"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"]}` | `{"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.starting_price | `{"amount":6.5,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.5 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"GDPR Compliant","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Mind Mapping)

| Capability | MindMeister | 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 | Freemium | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:13:02.014Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*