# MindMeister vs XMind

| Attribute | MindMeister | XMind |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 55.9 (74% (medium)) | 56.3 (54% (medium)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based mind mapping application that enables users to visualize information hierarchically, collaborate in real-time, capture decisions as tasks, and export to various formats. Suitable for brainstorming, project planning, education, and strategic planning across individuals and organizations. | A mind mapping and project planning tool that uses AI to help organize thoughts, break down work, and enable real-time team collaboration across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. |
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"MeisterTask"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"ChatGPT"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"AT","primaryMarkets":["AT","DE"],"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":"freemium","summary":"Free tier available. Enterprise plans with dedicated support and SLA.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mindmeister.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T12:17:24.703Z"}` | `{"type":"freemium","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://xmind.app","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T12:10:38.337Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.5 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:10:18.770Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*