# MindMeister vs SimpleMind Comparison

| | MindMeister | SimpleMind | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 34 | 11 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (62.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (81.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free 1 User Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### MindMeister

**Not enough data**

### SimpleMind

Pros:
- Features (1 reviews)
- Flexibility (1 reviews)


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | MindMeister | SimpleMind | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (26 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### MindMeister

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: Free 1 User Per Year

Description: For teams exploring MindMeister for the first time.

Key Features:
- Up to 3 Mind Maps
- Unlimited Mind Map Collaborators
- Presentations

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/meisterlabs-mindmeister/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### SimpleMind

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Collaboration & Productivity

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MindMeister** | N/A | N/A |
| **SimpleMind** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | MindMeister | SimpleMind | 
|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brainstorming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions/Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mind Mapping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MindMeister** | 8.2/10 | 18 |
| **SimpleMind** | 8.8/10 | 5 |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | MindMeister | SimpleMind | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editing** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Notes and Comments** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Whiteboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Action Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deadline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Visual Tools

| Feature | MindMeister | SimpleMind | 
|---|---|---|
| **Styles and Themes** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Image Import** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Icons** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Mind Map Availability 

| Feature | MindMeister | SimpleMind | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Formats** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Storage Integration** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Application** | 7.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop Availability** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Mind Mapping

| Feature | MindMeister | SimpleMind | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | MindMeister | SimpleMind | 
|---|---|---|
| **Diagramming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flowchart** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphical Data Presentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mind Maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Crowdsourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Idea Ranking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brainstorming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Org Chart Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Organizational Charting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mind-mapping-software)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | MindMeister | SimpleMind | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 62.5% | 81.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.3% | 18.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 6.3% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### MindMeister

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.2%
- **Financial Services:** 12.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 9.1%
- **Retail:** 6.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.1%
- **Management Consulting:** 6.1%
- **Computer Software:** 6.1%
- **Education Management:** 6.1%
- **Automotive:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 21.2%

#### SimpleMind

- **Higher Education:** 27.3%
- **Writing and Editing:** 9.1%
- **Real Estate:** 9.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.1%
- **Internet:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Information Services:** 9.1%
- **Financial Services:** 9.1%
- **Education Management:** 9.1%

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## Top Discussions

### MindMeister

No discussions available for this product.

### SimpleMind

- Title: [How do folks share the mindmaps they've created?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15959-how-do-folks-share-the-mindmaps-they-ve-created) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Under the File tab, there is a share option. You could also just save your mind map on One Drive or DropBox and give access to those with whom you wish to..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/meisterlabs-mindmeister-vs-simplemind)