ConceptDraw DIAGRAM vs. MindMeister

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM
Score 8.4 out of 10
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ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is an on-premise diagramming tool that, according to the vendor, allows users to create designs of any complexity level either on Macintosh or Windows, regardless of the platform being used. Users can install the same license of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM on multiple computers. The vendor also offers a number of add-ons, called "solutions". The product comes with a number of built-in stencils and templates that cover different areas and fields such…N/A
MindMeister
Score 5.4 out of 10
N/A
MindMeister is an online mind mapping tool that lets users share maps with an unlimited number of users and collaborate with them in real-time. The vendor says more than 11 million people around the world use MindMeister to brainstorm ideas, plan projects, take meeting minutes, develop business strategies, create stunning presentations and much more. It is designed to be intuitive. MindMeister runs in any standard web-browser as well as on iOS and Android devices, so users can access,…
$5.49
per month
Pricing
ConceptDraw DIAGRAMMindMeister
Editions & Modules
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Personal
$4.99
per user per month
Pro
$8.25
per user per month
Business
$12.49
per user per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ConceptDraw DIAGRAMMindMeister
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrice varies for Individual, Commercial, Academic, Nonprofit and GovernmentMindMeister offers 6-monthly and yearly subscriptions. Discounts for educational users and non-profit organizations are also available.
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User Ratings
ConceptDraw DIAGRAMMindMeister
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(6 ratings)
1.3
(16 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(4 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
ConceptDraw DIAGRAMMindMeister
Likelihood to Recommend
CS Odessa LLC
Great for anything that you would use Microsoft Visio for. It is a great software and has a great team behind it. At the end of the day, it will do everything that you need it to and it looks like they are always expanding. I have been surprised by their product and plan to continue to use it in my nonprofit role. If you are hesitant, don't be, it is everything Visio is plus more.
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MeisterLabs
MindMeister is ideally suited for building mind maps, site maps, or similar types of data maps in the cloud without needing to install extra software. I find that it isn't quite as ideal for other types of diagrams (ERDs, flowcharts, etc) as some other tools, though it definitely can handle those things as well.
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Pros
CS Odessa LLC
  • Multiple templates
  • Integration with other tools in the suite
  • An extensive set of samples and examples showing the usage of various types of diagrams
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MeisterLabs
  • The UI is well laid out and easy to use. The workflow makes perfect sense and makes creating tasks a breeze.
  • The collaboration features make brainstorming not only easy but fun! Everyone enjoys using the tool, which was not the case with other collaboration software we used.
  • I love being able to get all of my thoughts and ideas on the screen to see them and then be able to connect them in a logical way.
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Cons
CS Odessa LLC
  • Keyboard shortcuts are non-intuitive
  • Re-scaling can be tricky if you don't set the page up correctly at the beginning of your project
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MeisterLabs
  • I think that the free plan should offer a bit more terms of features to make the testing experience more engaging.
  • My experience using the App version was not so good when compared to the web version of it. I feel more comfortable using it in my notebook.
  • Paid plans could be more flexible to support small or temporary demands.
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Usability
CS Odessa LLC
It needs a bunch of work. For the price it could be better. And even though I am using it still I find it very difficult to use but I make it work
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MeisterLabs
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Support Rating
CS Odessa LLC
I've never had any major problems with the ConceptDraw team. Actually, they update their software frequently. It's always small updates, but they're necessary to make sure it will work properly. I had a question one time and decided to send to them. The problem was solved in less than three hours, which I believe is a really good point to consider.
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MeisterLabs
Never had an issue with customer support, though we never really needed anything major as far as technical help. I do not believe they offer 24 hour customer support but we don't need it as MindMeister is not the type of tool we need need 24 hour a day support for. Overall, very happy with the level of support.
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Alternatives Considered
CS Odessa LLC
Cheaper, lower learning curve. Looked for something that would meet our needs and allow us to quickly diagram a database and process maps. I have been using this in place of Visio and the one-time purchase is much better than a Microsoft sub. Looking forward to using this software in the future and hoping to get a copy for college classes as well in Database Design.
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MeisterLabs
I have also used LucidChart and Google Draw to create mind maps and concept maps in the past. I think that MindMeister is by far the cleanest and most user friendly of the three. Google Draw does not have anywhere near the same functionality. LucidChart tends to be clunky and the options to create your map are not always clear and intuitive.
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Return on Investment
CS Odessa LLC
  • Saved time
  • Helps with conveying message properly across team so increased efficiency
  • I came to know of many new diagraming techniques by seeing solutions built into ConceptDraw.
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MeisterLabs
  • The most positive result of using MindMeister is a visualization of each step in work and connections between different nodes(ideas, steps).
  • This greatly simplifies the work, especially collaborative work, since it is easier to show it once than to explain things many times.
  • Negative impact: lack of offline desktop version.
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ScreenShots

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Screenshots

Screenshot of Landscape&Garden PlanScreenshot of Flat Interior DesignScreenshot of PM ScrumScreenshot of Customer Journey MappingScreenshot of Family Tree Diagram: Autosomal Dominant Pedigree ChartScreenshot of Business Process Cross-Functional Flowchart: Stockbridge System

MindMeister Screenshots

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