MindManager vs. Xmind

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
MindManager
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
MindManager is a mind mapping and project management tool that aims to boost users’ productivity. It is designed to facilitate a wide range of project types, and includes cross-platform functionality and 3rd party integrations.
$105
per year
Xmind
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Hong Kong based Xmind offers their diagramming tool featuring a range of templates, alternate brainstorming and presentation modes, a clip art library, and export to a wide variety of file types (e.g. PDF, JPG, Word or Excel, etc.).
$5.99
per month
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
MindManager for Microsoft Teams
$105
per year
Annual Subscription
$179
per year
Organizations
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
MindManager
Chose MindManager
SImply put, MindManager is the only enterprise focused mind mapping utility that can attach to data and use conditional formatting to give a true visual image to translate the complexity of the data that lies beneith. The closest coparison is Xmind. However MindManager is …
Chose MindManager
Xmind is not nearly as intuitive as MindManager. It is just as powerful, but there is a steeper learning curve. Lucidchart is a great cloud application, but web apps are often shunned in corporate environments where there are still concerns about storing intellectual property …
Chose MindManager
I am pretty much accustomed to using MindManager. Used Xmind only on a limited basis.
Chose MindManager
I have tried Xmind but MindManager has way more capabilities. Over the last decade, MindManager grew exponentially in terms of its capabilities, especially in the area of project management (not only traditional waterfall type of project management but agile type of project …
Chose MindManager
MindManager has more options, and Xmind is more minimalistic. MindManager allows us a greater range of functionality.
Chose MindManager
integration, drag and drop and many other features are not supported by Xmind
Chose MindManager
Integrates with Microsoft Office suite, network infrastructure, and web links. Remains efficient even after adding multiple links.

Intégration avec la suite Office de Microsoft et les infrastructures réseaux et lien web. Reste performant même après l'ajout de plusieurs liens.
Chose MindManager
Particularly in the area of development and joint collaboration with other customers, this enables us to show, explain and develop content directly to teams, for example. The advantage over other products. It is simply a great simplification in the context of collaboration with …
Chose MindManager
As starte in 2010 as an "early adopter" a lot of experience with MindManager has been gained over time. MindManager is in use as a "working horse" in my environment. While MindManager has pretty well managed to further develop the technology and to adapt with fast changing IT …
Chose MindManager
I have used a few others in the past (not listed in your product search, such as Freemind). I don't recall all of the Mind Mapping products I've tried, but MindManager definitely felt the most complete as a product and had a much more professional feel.
Chose MindManager
Much more efficient and professional.
Chose MindManager
MindManager has many functions that others don't allow. Users can also use it offline rather than relying on an internal connection. It works with many standard business software programs that other products do not. This makes it very applicable for the workplace, as it helps …
Chose MindManager
I think each of these have many positives, however from my perspective being a private business I do not want to invest in other solutions unless they have a major differentiator. My main temptation to move would be to a product that would allow me to share via Google or MS …
Chose MindManager
MindManager has many more capabilities
Chose MindManager
It is different from other project management software because it is easy to use and can be used by just about anyone. With its intuitive interface, you can create mind maps and brainstorm up to four levels of notes and ideas. It has over 50 predefined shapes to capture your …
Chose MindManager
MindManager is by far the most feature rich and capable solution in the market today. The key reasons for selecting MindManager as the tool of choice are:
  1. Breadth of templates and document types (beyond the conventional mind map).
  2. Ability to import and export to different file …
Xmind
Chose Xmind
MindManager:
  • We used MindManager on Windows for many years and were happy with the product. However, at some point, MindJet dramatically raised the price which we grudgingly accepted. At some point, we switched to Macs and the MindManager on a Mac is a very different product. …
TrustRadius Insights
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Highlights

TrustRadius
Research Team Insight
Published

Both XMind and MindManager are mind mapping tools, a type of diagramming software. Each tool includes concept ideation features that aim to help users create topics and visualize relationships between them. MindManager and XMind are both preferred by enterprise businesses on TrustRadius, though XMind offers a forever free version for personal use while MindManager does not. 

Features 

Each product includes a range of mind mapping and productivity features, including: 

  • Various types of mindmap templates (radial map, fishbone, treemap, matrix, timeline, org charts, free-form, concept, flow-chart, etc.) 
  • Ability to export maps as PNG, SVG, PDF, and markdown files
  • Map customization using colors, fonts, stickers, bubbles, themes, boundaries, shapes, etc. 
  • Ability to link to other files or webpages within maps 
  • Ability to add notes to specific topics or relationships within the map 

Both products have a few unique features as well. For example, XMind allows users to view a written map outline, insert chemical and mathematical equations, and directly share their map via email, on social media platforms, and through note-taking applications. The platform also offers mobile and desktop applications and allows users to log into up to five devices with one subscription.

MindManager has a winder variety of mindmap templates than XMind, including templates for ven diagrams, funnels, onion charts, and Kanban-style charts. It also has a set of project planning and management features such as adding resources and priority markers to topics, Gantt charts, topics task tags, start & end dates, task duration and effort levels, and the ability to assign tasks to other users.

Limitations 

When compared with MindManager, XMind’s biggest limitation is the lack of robust project management features, including Gantt charts and task creation and assignment. 

On the other hand, MindManager’s main limitation is that it does not have a flexible pricing model and does not have a forever free version, while XMind does. MindManager also does not offer mobile applications. 

Pricing

Both products have a one-time license fee, however, XMind also offers biannual and annual subscription pricing options as well.  

XMind offers a basic version of its software for free and has subscription-based pricing that starts at $40 per 6 months or $60 per year. Users can also pay a one-time license fee of $129 for access to XMind Pro 8.x. XMind offers a special discount for students, teachers, and education institutions. 

While MindManager doesn’t have a forever free version, it does offer a 30-day free trial. After that, it has a one-time license fee of $349 for Windows and Mac desktop applications. It also has a ‘special licensing program’ for enterprise and government users, though prices for these plans are not disclosed on MindManager’s website. 

Which Is Right For You?

Both products provide users with robust mind mapping features, but each has different ideal use cases. 

XMind is a great option for individuals looking for easy to use mind mapping software for personal use. It’s a good fit for concept ideation and workflow mapping. However, it may not be the right solution for large organizations looking for diagramming software with built-in project management features. 

MindManager is better suited for teams that need software to help them ideate, manage, track, and execute projects. It can also handle complex topics mapping and visualize relationships between topics, tasks, and processes. However, MindManager is not ideal for users looking for a free mind mapping software for personal use.

Features
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Mind Mapping
Comparison of Mind Mapping features of Product A and Product B
MindManager
7.3
63 Ratings
1% above category average
Xmind
7.1
2 Ratings
1% below category average
Cross-Platform Compatibility7.349 Ratings6.62 Ratings
Customizable Templates7.557 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Import and Export Options7.160 Ratings9.12 Ratings
Real-time Collaboration Tools6.744 Ratings6.32 Ratings
Drag-and-Drop Capabilities8.055 Ratings7.72 Ratings
Notes and Attachments7.958 Ratings7.12 Ratings
Color and Style Customization7.758 Ratings7.32 Ratings
Presentation Mode7.351 Ratings8.42 Ratings
Integration with Task Management7.146 Ratings6.12 Ratings
Mind Map Revision History7.137 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Best Alternatives
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Small Businesses
Xmind
Xmind
Score 8.5 out of 10
MindManager
MindManager
Score 8.6 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Freehand by InVision
Freehand by InVision
Score 6.5 out of 10
MindManager
MindManager
Score 8.6 out of 10
Enterprises
Miro
Miro
Score 9.2 out of 10
Miro
Miro
Score 9.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
MindManagerXmind
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(256 ratings)
8.5
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.6
(23 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.3
(18 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Availability
6.6
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
7.4
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
4.1
(15 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
6.4
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
6.5
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
7.4
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.5
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.4
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.3
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.3
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Alludo
It is well suited for a quick prototype of product/development planning to show relationships amongst the APIs used. This helps developers understand the impact of the product changes and identifies the need to update integration components to avoid erroneous deployments. I have not personally experienced a less appropriate scenario at the moment.
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Xmind
Definitely well suited to generate our total client profiles clearly presenting and displaying insights into particular clients.
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Pros
Alludo
  • Allows me to learn by organizing notes.
  • Enables me to create and present strategic plans.
  • Empowers me to present complex concepts in a different and straightforward way.
  • Captivates my audience when I prepare and present a conference, a class, or a seminar in MindManager.
  • Allows me to share mind maps in a variety of formats like JPG, PDF, and HTML.
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Xmind
  • Hierarchical breakdown of information.
  • Visually pleasing diagrams.
  • Fast and responsive UI.
  • Generating Markdown (.md) files for the mindmaps.
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Cons
Alludo
  • There should be some more functionality in the Notes window, such as a "Paste Special " Icon in the notes area to maintain format control.
  • Although I create many of my own Web export templates, an add-on for web export design would be great, as I regularly create Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP) in HTML export format.
  • The ability to sync Map shortcuts between devices would also be welcome. I use MM on three devices, and I have to add or amend the Map list individually. My maps are on OneDrive, so using them should not be that hard if they are cloud-based.
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Xmind
  • A few steps are needed to mark a label for each customized branch.
  • Branch customization, such as line width and style, could be improved.
  • Customization, such as a different shape of nodes, would be good.
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Likelihood to Renew
Alludo
I feel the main issues of the old Mindjet seem to be gone with the
Corel purchase. With the huge advance of sharing via browser HTML even 1
user can affect many. And, actually, using MM kind of forced my rigid
brain to rethink how I categorize and classify information/projects.
The
idea of paying $69USD for an annual cost is more than fair and a great
model for Corel/Mindjet to keep rolling out improvements!
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Xmind
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Usability
Alludo
MindManager is very intuitive. The user interface is not cluttered and the ribbon icons are easy to understand. Several excellent "how-to" videos are available on the MindManager site as well as on YouTube. MindManager starts quickly and the user interface is very responsive. Launching other programs from MindManager such as Excel is very fast and issue free. The browsing feature is lightning fast. The drag-and-drop capability is also very fast and reliable.
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Xmind
Commands and controls extremely easy to navigate and use. Ability to import mindmaps and collaborate also contribute to a very pleasant usability experience
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Reliability and Availability
Alludo
We have had no issues with the application's availability
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Xmind
No answers on this topic
Performance
Alludo
The application is quick and responsive. We are able to produce mindmaps and reports with ease. The program is not complicated at all and integrates well with software and programs like Microsoft Outlook and Teams, which we truly appreciate.
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Xmind
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Alludo
I have called technical support a few times. During the COVID Crisis, I called a few times repeatedly due to a rush request. The technical support guy called me back in minutes. He somehow knew that I had called repeatedly and wanted to make sure my issue was resolved immediately
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Xmind
The support around a bug in the tool which prevented the correct printing of diagrams. Support came back after a few days, and there was no workaround. Eventually, the bug was fixed in a future release. The company does not pay much attention to user forums. With better support and plugin mechanism for user contributions, the product would be more convincing.
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Online Training
Alludo
The videos are not well categorized...I had to do a bit of digging to get what I wanted and many videos on older versions. If Mindjet was to improve the titles used that would help.
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Xmind
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Implementation Rating
Alludo
You need a lot of time and training.
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Xmind
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Alternatives Considered
Alludo
MindManager stands out for its wide range of export options, customization and how they have enriched the format over time. As a constantly evolving tool, and having tried others, I consider it superior for the abovementioned reasons. Its cross-platform nature has been decisive, and although there are many alternatives in the form of web applications or the like, MindManager presents itself as a more complete and robust option.
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Xmind
This is the first tool of its kind that I have used, however it's simple UI and low learning curve make it very beginner friendly
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Scalability
Alludo
A team can collaborate on the same project but cannot create a shared project file. It would be helpful for that feature to be added.
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Xmind
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Alludo
  • For a single person business presentation it is a plus.
  • Project difficulty is well assessed using the map.
  • Giving away a paper version of a map is a positive gesture. People like the map, the look, and what it says, and it may also be a way to promote MindManager to them.
  • Keep the PDF or JPEG saving capabilities for small customers like me. It's important.
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Xmind
  • Increased productivity of employees.
  • Provided structure and clear thought processes.
  • Reusable content.
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MindManager Screenshots

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