# Mind Tools Reviews **Vendor:** Mind Tools Ltd **Category:** [eLearning Content Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/elearning-content) **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 14 ## About Mind Tools The world moves fast – and to stay ahead, you need to move faster and smarter. At Mindtools Kineo, we help organisations stay capable, confident, and ready for whatever comes next. With global reach grounded in local expertise, we deliver solutions that meet you where you are – and take you where you need to go. We design tailored, end-to-end strategies that combine behavioural science with scalable technology, equipping organisations to tackle today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities. By blending learning, skills development, and performance enablement, we drive the behavioural change that builds high-performing teams. Because organisational capability isn’t a milestone – it’s an evolution. We keep progress in motion, ensuring the workforce of today is prepared for the workplace of tomorrow. ## Mind Tools Reviews ### 1. CONSUMERS BEWARE!! Canceling is nearly impossible and they won't refund your money! **Rating:** 0.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** DR H. | Teacher **Reviewed Date:** September 09, 2022 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** The resources are good, but you cannot easily exit the membership; therefore, you incur bill after bill and they will not credit you for those subsequent charges! **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** There's no contact information for Mind Tools other than an international phone number. You cannot reach a live agent and cancellation is impossible! **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** It's costing me a lot of money each month since I can't cancel the subscription! It's NOT user friendly nor is it consumer friendly. They aren't helpful! ### 2. Theres a reason people subscibe with their own money! Brilliant. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kyle d. | Senior Manager **Reviewed Date:** April 28, 2021 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** Such a great range of type of resource, tips/videos/graphics etc, but also on key topics that I want support in. **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** Maybe lacking some technical resources but I don't think that's the aim **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** Needed help working towards management, and Mind Tools supported me to manage myself better, in terms of time, goals setting, and internally ### 3. Mind Tools Review **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kaitlin C. | Learning Consultant, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 15, 2020 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** I love the wide variety of learning topics. I like how straightforward the trainings are. They are really useful and relevant and easy to comprehend. **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** I disliked the paywall. I have had to pitch the benefits of a Mind Tools subscription to get my company to pay for it. **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** I was putting together a class on time management and MindTools had some great resources that helped a lot. People in my classes remarked that some of the things I got from the website were really helpful to them. They also have some great resources on leadership skills, which is something I do consulting on. I also do a lot of trainings on Emotional Intelligence and I live the resources on that topic. I like that it’s a one-stop-shop for quick learning about a wide range of topics. ### 4. Support and costumer care not responsive **Rating:** 0.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Wesley C. | Regional Trial Manager - Americas, Pharmaceuticals, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 08, 2019 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** Initially the very short videos and articles well written. **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** The lack of communication and unresponsiveness from team support. I’m trying to cancel my membership and I just can’t find where. I have emailed Helpdesk and also a supposed second costumer services but no reaction at all. I looked up the Q&As but the information provided doesn’t seem to work for me. I am rating this part, lack of attention and consideration as low as I can. **Recommendations to others considering Mind Tools:** More consideration to clients and to place an easier way or clarification on how to cancel the membership or services **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** Just trying to quite/cancel my membership, but I can't find a way. ### 5. Some valuable information **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 13, 2019 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** The ease of access and the fact you can pace yourself with how quickly you want to go; or what you want to look at. there are a wide variety of topics you can research to help yourself or your team. You can alter to fit your company's values etc and highlight the portions you feel your company needs the most; which is a big benefit **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** Not very dynamic material- Very Self led; no real follow ups; or new material presented; some of it feels a little dated- also If a manager isn't self driven, or doesnt find performance management useful they more than likely will not be self motivated to log on individually to complete the modules. **Recommendations to others considering Mind Tools:** Take the time to customize the material for your company and check in on if it being used correctly **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** With A smaller performance management/L&D team that is spread out for employees across the globe- this tool allows users to log on during their availability and receive training/materials instantly. It allows for users to go at their own pace and have a wide array of resources at their fingetrtips. ### 6. Great Leadership Resource **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Danny F. | Owner/Music Industry & Marketing Consultant, Music, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 19, 2018 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** You can find information on every leadership topic. If I needed to discuss a specific topic in a team meeting, I could easily search Mind Tools to find additional information on the topic, possibly a case study or some tools that could be used by my team. **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** I found the newsletters they sent out used to be more informative, now I find it rarely touches on topics I'm interested in. **Recommendations to others considering Mind Tools:** Great resource for any leadership development or training. **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** Topics and information on being a leader that can easily be shared in team meetings. As a corporate trainer in leadership development, when ever I'm asked to provide some training on a topic I may not be familiar with or have trained before, the first place I look for information is Mind Tools. I find their fast catalog of information and topics very useful and great for getting pointed in the right direction. ### 7. Mind tools has positively impacted my career goals **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Research | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 15, 2019 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** Mind tools helps with gaining quality skills in management. This can become useful in so many different fields. **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** I did find Mind tools to be expensive, but it was still worth it **Recommendations to others considering Mind Tools:** Focos on certain career skills one at a time so you don't spread yourself thin **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** I feel I am better at managing my time effectively. ### 8. Great tool!! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** jenna e. | sales, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 18, 2018 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** Such a great tool or organize different enablement sessions! Keeps you organized and on track **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** Sometimes it can be hard to sort through material. But the search bar helps. **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** It is great for when you are ramping into a new role and need to stay on top of enablement ### 9. Tools for Leading & Promoting Productivity **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 18, 2018 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** There are so many resources available for free. Templates, and short narratives bring theory and practice to life. It’s not difficult to quickly apply or implement a new idea method of doing something. **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** There is nothing that I dislike. I like this tool. **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** Increased productivity. I’ve used this when managing staff to discuss time management, handling difficult conversations, you name it this source has it. ### 10. use mind tools to get stress free **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Broadcast Media | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 30, 2018 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** The Project Management site is really helpful. I learned to be a project manager just by looking at this toolkit. **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** Not all toolkits are there. For example, stuff like how to write good reports. **Recommendations to others considering Mind Tools:** I think everyone should give it a try, it has a lot of contents in the tool kits that are useful. **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** I get the team to learn the basic of everything such as project management, time management and most important of all stress management ### 11. Great career advice **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Stephanie D. | Senior Manager Learning & Development, Information Services, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 19, 2018 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** knowledge available for beginners, intermediate and advanced **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** most content is in article format and not available offline; difficult to access in transit. **Recommendations to others considering Mind Tools:** I really like this product for individual use and this rating is based on that **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** Individual career advice ### 12. Great for career development **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 30, 2018 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** I like that it helps you grab hold of your mind and really take control of your own thinking. **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** I dislike that part of Mind Tools costs, however, many parts are free, so I can't complain too much! **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** It is essential in evaluating career responsibilities. Everyone understands his/her own expectations. ### 13. Great!! **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in E-Learning | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 22, 2018 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** Mind Tools offers a catalog of proven management and leadership learning resources which are very helpful and boost in career building. **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** Some of the resources are free but most require a monthly or annual subscription. **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** We are using it to access one of the most comprehensive collections of business training resources available. ### 14. Complete Leadership Skills improvement program **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 19, 2018 **What do you like best about Mind Tools?** Its very good features like management training, improvement of leadership Skills, Problem Solving solutions, quick Decision Making, , and Practical Creativity etc. **What do you dislike about Mind Tools?** I am not find any issue but need to be improvement in Visual presentations. **Recommendations to others considering Mind Tools:** This is very good learning tools **What problems is Mind Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?** Improve our management team leadership values also the improve decision making - [View Mind Tools pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/mind-tools/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-15+08%3A44%3A48+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=f8867522-b71f-4cf0-ba02-41eb8e4f9f43&secure%5Btoken%5D=ad20281165750f56c044526f8152137b1c6476d5addc2505f5d67c2c32bb4ffe&format=llm_user) ## Mind Tools Features **Training & eLearning** - Manager Portals - Content Libraries **Generative AI** - AI Text Generation - AI Text Summarization **Platform** - Customization - Integration APIs - Internationalization - User, Role, and Access Management - Performance - Mobility - Reporting - Dashboards ## Top Mind Tools Alternatives - [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-linkedin-learning/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (686 reviews) - [Udemy Business](https://www.g2.com/products/udemy-business/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (641 reviews) - [Pluralsight](https://www.g2.com/products/pluralsight/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (1,297 reviews)