Compare Mural and Xmind 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free 1 Users Per Year
Mural
Star Rating
(1,460)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansXmind
Star Rating
(264)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Users Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Mural excels in supporting remote teamwork, with features like voting, timers, and facilitation tools that enhance collaboration. Users appreciate its wide variety of specialized templates, which help save time and streamline project workflows.
- Users say Xmind is particularly effective for brainstorming and organizing ideas, making it a favorite among students and professionals alike. The intuitive design and customizable mind maps allow users to transform complex thoughts into clear, structured formats, which many find invaluable for their daily planning.
- Reviewers mention that Mural's user-friendly interface and agile methodology support make it a strong choice for teams looking to enhance their visual thinking. The platform's ability to work seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and web is frequently highlighted as a significant advantage.
- According to verified reviews, Xmind shines in its ease of setup and overall usability, with many users noting that it is simple to navigate and powerful in functionality. This ease of use is complemented by a variety of templates that help users quickly get started on their projects.
- G2 reviewers report that while Mural has a higher quality of support, Xmind's recent feedback indicates a strong community and resource availability, which helps users troubleshoot and maximize their use of the software effectively.
- Users say that Mural's collaborative editing features are top-notch, allowing multiple users to work on projects simultaneously, which is a significant benefit for teams. In contrast, Xmind's focus on mind mapping tools provides a more structured approach to idea generation, appealing to those who prefer a more linear thought process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mural
Free
Free
Get your team started fast
- 3 murals and unlimited members
- All visual collaboration and facilitation features
- Full template library & member-built custom templates
Xmind
Xmind Free Plan
Free
1 Users Per Year
Perfect for most users to start and enjoy their mind mapping journey.
Ideal for most users to have a smooth and inspiring mind mapping experience.
- 10 Credits for Trial
- 3-Day Version History
- Unlimited Topics & Maps
Free Trial
Mural
Free Trial is available
Xmind
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,012
8.6
122
Ease of Use
8.8
1,008
8.9
124
Ease of Setup
8.9
446
9.1
92
Ease of Admin
8.6
375
9.1
23
Quality of Support
9.0
623
8.1
69
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
313
8.5
24
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
922
8.1
119
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
7.9
20
Not enough data
6.8
20
Not enough data
7.8
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Projects
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
6.9
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Resource Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
4.6
16
Not enough data
4.9
16
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Analytics
5.4
13
Not enough data
Execution
9.5
14
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
Roadmapping
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Design Tools
8.3
572
Not enough data
8.8
607
Not enough data
8.8
553
Not enough data
8.8
618
Not enough data
9.0
640
Not enough data
Communication Tools
8.9
569
Not enough data
8.7
589
Not enough data
Integrations
8.0
259
Not enough data
8.7
514
Not enough data
Software Offering
9.1
609
Not enough data
8.4
310
Not enough data
7.4
303
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
7.9
23
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.5
20
9.2
8
Feature Not Available
8.3
7
8.8
20
10.0
5
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
9.8
8
8.6
21
9.2
6
7.6
19
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
6.4
19
Not enough data
7.0
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
7.8
6
Generative AI
5.7
18
9.3
5
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.9
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.3
379
8.1
36
8.6
288
8.2
36
8.7
355
9.0
35
Visual Tools
8.6
362
8.4
55
8.9
368
8.3
34
8.8
317
Feature Not Available
Mind Map Availability
8.4
290
8.5
36
8.7
209
7.5
30
7.5
192
8.3
39
9.0
279
9.3
54
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
6.5
18
Not enough data
8.0
20
Platform Basics
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
4.1
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Customer Journey Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
328
Not enough data
8.2
353
Not enough data
8.8
507
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Hardware
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
8.8
526
Not enough data
9.2
443
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
Feedback
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
Idea Sources
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
Idea Collection
8.2
32
Not enough data
6.8
32
Not enough data
6.7
32
Not enough data
7.0
32
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
Integrations
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Idea Management
7.9
13
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Planning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Workflow Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mural and Xmind are categorized as Mind Mapping and Presentation
Unique Categories
Xmind has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mural
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xmind
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Management Consulting
11.7%
Computer Software
11.0%
Financial Services
5.0%
Higher Education
3.6%
Other
54.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Computer Software
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.2%
Education Management
6.2%
Consulting
4.6%
Other
56.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is mural software used for?
4 Comments
AY
It's a digital collaborative board where you can interact with your team, colleagues, training participants, etc. You can prepare the board in a presentation...Read more
Can you use mural with zoom?
4 Comments
BK
Mural is one of the Zoom apps... so you can invite meeting attendees to participate in a mural directly in zoom (just click on the apps symbol on the Mural...Read more
would like to explore Mural for education
4 Comments
EB
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Is there a free version of XMind?
2 Comments
RG
There is a free trial version, but it is time-and-feature limited.Read more
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