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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 4 - Reviews of MindMeister

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OB

Olha B.  
EFL teacher  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A must for a team"

April 8, 2021

5.0

Pros

As an educator and a part of a big team, I have to understand what is happening around even when I am not directly involved in a project. It is also super visual when one has to understand the steps of a project and the amount of work to be done.

Cons

The only thing I do not like is the way connections between separate ideas are drawn: those green lines look hideous and are pretty inconvenient to use.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Creative Director  
Online Media  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Outstanding product but bad support"

February 26, 2021

5.0

Pros

Great to quickly get an overview of complex projects. This tool is the best out there.

Cons

Support is a big problem. I had to fix a subscription issue but I am waiting for a response now for more than 6 days. I would really opt for a chat button like all major companies have. IF this is not fixed soon I will start using an alternative. Support is important to me.

Alternatives considered

[MindManager](https://www.capterra.com/p/31776/MindManager/)[Miro](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/)

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GC

Gabriel C.  
Diretor de Expansao  
Capital Markets  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Avaliando o MindMeister"

October 15, 2023

5.0

É uma excelente ferramenta que tem me ajudado muito.

Pros

O que mais gosto são os pampas mentais, eles me ajudam a elaborar processos e suas respectivas etapas, para melhor visualização e execução de tarefas.

Cons

Gostaria de ter mais mapas disponíveis na versão teste.

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Michelle K.  
President and Founder  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good Mind Mapping Software"

January 31, 2023

4.0

Pros

The mind maps you can make are limitless. You are able to map together many different ideas which links and pictures.

Cons

There are many shapes and features to choose from to a fault where it detracts from the main purpose of creating mind maps.

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Response from Meister

February 8, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're glad to hear that you find the mind mapping capabilities of our software to be limitless. We also appreciate your feedback on the multitude of shapes and features available, which can be overwhelming for some users. Our team is constantly working to improve the user experience, and your feedback will help us to better understand how we can improve in the future.

CM

Calum M.  
Managing Director  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Unreasonable company to deal with."

April 12, 2021

2.0

I do not recommend MindMeister. We paid for and tested the software and it did not meet our needs. When I was invoiced another 12-months, I requested a refund advising that I had forgot to cancel they refused. As a small business we are now out of pocket for something we aren't going to use. Even if I decide to revisit software like this in future, they will not be on the list.

Pros

We tested the software and found it wasn't for us, we had paid for a year however but it sat there and did nothing as we did not use it.

Cons

Nothing to report on. We just found better software.

Switched from

[Whimsical](https://www.capterra.com/p/172789/Whimsical/)

The software is easier to use, better interface and fit our requirements.

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Response from Meister

July 6, 2021

Hi Calum, Thank you for your review! We're sorry to hear you had a bad experience with MindMeister. Please let us know if we can still help with a refund. Kind regards, Your MeisterTeam

RN

Rigoberto N.  
Estudiante de Ciencias del Comportamiento  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Me hice la cuenta de Software Advice sólo para hacer esta reseña: Increíble herramienta. Insuperable en plan gratuito, no me imagino si lo pago"

January 30, 2024

5.0

Es una herramienta sumamente útil para hacer mapas mentales, es posible que no encuentres otra mejor en rangos de planes gratuitos y te resuelva la necesidad como MindMeister lo hace. Muchas gracias, equipo de MindMeister, ustedes si saben como aportar valor en rangos gratuitos. Los recomendaré en cada oportunidad

Pros

Es increíble el hecho de que en planes gratuitos, como estudiante, me resuelva y no tenga anuncios, incluso me puse a investigar como es que le hacían para mantenerse operativos. Se agradece bastante que se puedan exportar los mapas mentales en imágenes. Sólo lo uso para hacer mapas mentales, pero comparado con otras herramientas con acceso gratuito esta es superior. Además su diseño es precioso; limpio, intuitivo y fresco

Cons

Que cuando hago el mapa mental, no pueda colocar inicialmente del lado opuesto más ramificaciones y tengan que ser en orden, es decir, que no pueda decidir, al inicio de la creación del mapa mental como acomodar las ramificaciones

Switched from

[Miro](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/)[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)[Lucidchart](https://www.capterra.com/p/146136/Lucidchart/)

No permitían al menos poder usar el mapa mental de alguna manera cómoda

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
General Manager  
Design  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "MindMeister - Mind Mapping Tool"

February 19, 2020

5.0

Exceptional. I highly recommend it.

Pros

Very easy and intuitive to create mind maps - perfect for organizing your thoughts. Very friendly and fast. Clean and Sleek design. Works well and syncs across both the mobile app and browser via PC. You can start a free subscription while limited to three mind maps in total. If you want more you need to purchase a subscription. The paid subscription is not a high cost currently at $5 per month and then you are pretty much limitless. The good thing is that sometimes I find myself not using the product for over a month so I just pause my subscription and go back to free and the good thing about that is that all my mind maps are still in the platform but I have access to just 3. If ever I want to jot new mind maps and feel active again then I can just renew my subscription. So that's a really flexible way to use the product.

Cons

Honestly, I cannot think of anything... I am really satisfied with it.

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SH

Sven H.  
Freelance Translator  
Translation and Localization  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Easiest Mindmap-Tool I've come across"

August 25, 2019

5.0

There might be features I'm not aware of it that I am not using. That just doesn't matter to me because I wanted an intuitive, easy to use Mindmap-Tool and that is exactly what Mindmeister delivers. If you need a mindmap to organize a new project, this might just be for you.

Pros

Cross-platform functionality. I like it on Windows but was surprised to realize that it's even more intuitive on Android. The referral program for free users is standard to great. But the affiliate program for Business users is one of the best and fairest programs I've come across to date.

Cons

I think 3 free mindmaps is cutting it a little close. 5 would probably get more people to give it a try.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
President  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Basic mind mapping tool"

April 22, 2019

3.0

Pros

The great thing about the software is that it is cloud based so you can access it from any device and any computer. The price is also very low and this provides a fairly decent entry into the world of mind mapping software. If you need a mind mapping tool that is easy to access from different devices with sharing capabilities this is a great option.

Cons

This products strong point is also it's weakness - cloud only mind mapping does not compete well against more mature App Based products like Mind Manager and XMind. The product also started with a free edition and recently they changed the terms of the free edition and I cannot access my previous maps - the software is now constantly trying to force me to upgrade before gaining access to my old maps. I understand that they have to make money - but still.

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HCR

Heloísa Cunha R.  
Proprietária  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Muito bom"

February 27, 2023

5.0

Escrevo minha aulas com a ferramenta, acho ótimo, as idéias fluem bem.

Pros

Facilidade, também acho intuitivo e bonito, as atualizações ficaram ótimas

Cons

Não sinto falta de nada, acho que eu gostaria de poder selecionar vários mapas mentais de uma vez e colocar na pastinha

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Edgar R.  
Consultor en comunicación y tecnologías de información  
Museums and Institutions  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "A professional mind mapping option cheap and online"

January 25, 2021

5.0

I actually did like it. After login a quick tutorial gets you mind mapping after a few clicks and other five tutorials get you using the whole interface on the fly.

Pros

Mindmeister has been around for quite a while, and as well as other mind mapping software its main goal has been making things simpler and simpler. Professionals from any field have two things in mind: shortage of time and exporting options. Mindmeister's evolution has gone online with in browser mind mapping app and also computer installed versions as well as mobile apps. It's new price packages are quite reasonable but you can start making up to three mind maps for free on its basic free version.

Cons

Exporting options are only available through paid accouts, have that in mind in case you are considering testing it out first.

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AG

Al G.  
Owner Ductz of the Greater Poconos  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### " A visual representation of life"

March 18, 2021

5.0

I have called "My Life" and its just that. everything from the day-to-day to projects etc and it works so much better for me than other systems I have tried. I think it because i am a very visual person and see life as a web more than a list. I am also using it for a course aI am taking it and find it so easy to locate info when I need to go back and find something.

Pros

The ease of moving things around arranging and re-organizing is by far one of my favorite features. much easier then the copy past method used by alot of other products

Cons

So far it seams to be limited only by my imagination. I took a very inexpensive Udemy course to get more out of it and that was well worth it although if you are just using it for yourself that might not be needed.

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SB

Stefan B.  
Business controller  
Banking  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Mindmaps lost"

April 10, 2022

1.0

Since the last update, the software is functioning less well. The menu is overlapping a part of your mind map, so you cannot see what you are writing.

Pros

Easy to use. You can create maps for mindmaps.

Cons

Mindmaps are not saved. Sometimes some of your mind maps are suddenly lost. This is the second time it has happend, now with dramatic consequences for me. Yesterday I've worked all night on a mindmap which is lost.

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Response from Meister

April 11, 2022

Hi Stefan, thanks very much for reaching out. I'm sorry to hear you experienced this issue. We take cases of lost data very seriously, and are fully aware of our responsibility to businesses all around the world as a reliable and secure tool for knowledge capture. Please reach out to support@mindmeister.com with your account details - our support and engineering teams will do all they can to get to the bottom of this issue and access your lost data. Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Andrew @ Meister Support

LC

Leidilainy C.  
Estudante  
Accounting  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Ferramenta Estudantil"

July 25, 2023

5.0

Estudo para faculdade de contabilidade. É a minha ferramenta de estudo que utilizo para organizar melhor as informações e disciplinas

Pros

Eu amo a praticidade de adicionar novas caixas, gostaria de uma opção para novos tópicos de botões flutuantes. Amo que é possível alterar toda estrutura dos mapas (no computador através de ALT) posso movimentar as explicações contidas nas caixas. Também é possível adicionar a cor desejada, de cada item separadamente, seria bacana haver mais temas "Neutros"

Cons

A resposta acima supracitada já inclui prós e contras

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CD

Claire D.  
Pro Blogger  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Visual Mapping Made Easy"

January 14, 2020

5.0

I've used mind meister for the past couple of years to map out launches, challenges, email sequences and course contents. I'm able to attach documents, lists, images, videos etc. I absolutely love MindMeister and the app.

Pros

Easy to use Wide range of structures to create Wide range of templates available lots of features for each little bubble (Task) Colour coding Icons/Emojis Can export maps (back up) Kept me on task for a launch - I would have used a wall and post-its before but this method is so much easier, portable and sharable Paid option is great if using on a daily basis and with a team

Cons

The limit of 3 maps on the free version but I do completely understand it

Reason for choosing MindMeister

N/A

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Entrepreneur  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great tool"

March 18, 2021

4.0

This is a great tool that will enable you to use it the same way you did on paper. It also has a very cool feature of presentation, which allows for the gradual opening of the mind map. This can be quite important if your mind map is loaded with information, looks scary to someone seeing it for the first time, and you want to make sure that the audience is introduced into its contents the way you want them to be (without getting the whole map at once or reading ahead, without listening to you!). This mode also works in email sharing.

Pros

Presentation mode. Enables comprehensive sharing with the team.

Cons

Limitations in presentation mode. Not all branches that you type in are visible in presentation mode, some of them remain "gray". Not sure if this is in the demo version only...?

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HL

Hon L.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Still using the free version"

December 23, 2021

5.0

I love it... but really need to work on more affordable and easier pricing.

Pros

Very easy to use. Clean looking and clear.

Cons

It is very expensive for teachers who I assume would be a very group....

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Response from Meister

January 3, 2022

Hi Hon, thanks for your review :D So happy to hear you found MindMeister both powerful and intuitive! We do offer academic discounts for students, teachers and professors at qualifying institutions. You can find out more here: https://support.mindmeister.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020935160 Best, Andrew @ Meister

BA

Ben A.  
Wearhouser  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Superior to Competitors"

March 2, 2021

5.0

This software made a convoluted idea far more defined and explorable in a matter of minutes. I would definetly recommend using it for any idea with multiple options and outcomes to keep track of.

Pros

This software takes seconds to learn to use and allows you to lay out as in-depth an idea as you can create. It has a range of formatting choices and identifier icons to make the separation of branches far clearer.

Cons

Unfortunately, you seem to only be able to have one mind-map per file, or if you CAN have two, I could not see how. Having the ability to have two contrasting ideas side by side would be very helpful.

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Response from Meister

April 1, 2021

Hi Ben, thank you for your review! It's indeed not possible to open two map windows in the same browser tab, but we appreciate the idea - this will be forwarded to our product team as a suggestion for future improvements. Thank you for your feedback! Your MeisterTeam

Jennifer T.  
Small Business Owner  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### " great tool"

November 16, 2018

5.0

It easily helps me to lay out what needs to happen next in my phases of growth. Goal setting and steps on how to achieve my hopes in a clear visual way.

Pros

The use of getting all of your thoughts out on the map and then organizing it all into a well-thought-out plan of action.

Cons

Every mind map I've ever used has its own quirks and it takes a little time to figure out how to use the information and the tools.

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Chadi A.  
Student  
Education Management  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Extension of Mind Maps"

September 13, 2020

4.0

Background: I lost the ability to write. I needed a way to take semi structured notes MindMeister gave me the ease of traversing the graph of Mind Maps. This product can make Levels of Detail better to see

Pros

\- ease of use - makes note taking collaborative - Version control is an interesting feature that I will make sure to use most of all enables you to develop Mind maps

Cons

\- NEED a stable internet connection to use this - Want a clearer way to know the workflow around this - presentation mode can be improved

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Response from Meister

February 20, 2021

Hi Chadi, Thank you for your reviews. I noticed you mentioned that our in your opinion, our presentation mode could be improved. If you have any more specific ideas and suggestions regarding this, please, let us know at support@mindmeister.com and your email will be forwarded your email to our developers. Your MeisterTeam

NH

Nikolai H.  
Bizz Dev  
Business Supplies and Equipment  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Prosject management"

September 23, 2021

5.0

great use it evry day for orgn

Pros

Easy free Updates and saves itself good options

Cons

dunno more templattes perofmrance better on mobile

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Response from Meister

September 30, 2021

Hi there Nikolai, thanks a lot for reaching out :D Glad to hear you've found our free updates to MindMeister to be useful, we're always working hard to improve our users' experience with the app. Be sure to check out the all-new version of MindMeister (currently in Beta)! Thanks again and happy mapping! -Andrew

AM

Akina M.  
Accountant  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good software for diagrams and presentations"

February 19, 2018

5.0

Pros

The first thing that attracts in this program is the speed of the interface. Well thought out the design side: the final projects are stylish and concise. The application allows you to work with different formats, so it's quite universal.

Cons

Some features of the program are available exclusively in the paid version, which greatly limits the work. Because there is no possibility of selection and copying, it is impossible to make quick changes.

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LBD

Leonardo Bruno D.  
Gestor  
Capital Markets  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Avaliação do Mind Meister"

September 29, 2023

5.0

Excelente experiência, uma ferramenta impar de qualidade inenarrável. Recomendo.

Pros

Gostaria de salientar que esse programa é muito útil para meu dia a dia, gosto muito da ferramenta de mapa mentais, ela me ajuda a elaborar processos de forma simples e muito organizada.

Cons

Gostaria de ter mais mapas na versão gratuita.

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DJH

Deivid Jean H.  
CEO  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Muito bom"

July 10, 2023

5.0

Muito bom, porém, muito alto o valor.

Pros

Me atende bem. Muito profissional, gosta da facilidade.

Cons

O preço, achei muito alto o valor do produto.

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JM

Julie M.  
Product Manager  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Career user"

March 6, 2020

4.0

Pros

I have been in my field for over 22+ years and used this tool for various uses throughout. I appreciate the ease of use of the interface and the continual improvements that I've seen over the years.

Cons

It's not a con as much as an additional feature request. I would love to be able to create a master mind map out of a group of my maps so that I can see the larger ecosystem within your tool. I currently just export all my maps and use another program to visualize my world.

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