# MindMeister

> MindMeister is a free online mind mapping tool that lets individuals and teams visually brainstorm, organize ideas, and collaborate in real time.

MindMeister is a web-based mind mapping platform trusted by over 50 million users worldwide, enabling individuals and teams to visually capture, organize, and share ideas. It supports real-time collaboration, making it ideal for brainstorming sessions, team meetings, study, and project planning. The platform is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant, and hosted in Germany, offering enterprise-grade security. Users can get started instantly by signing up for free and choosing from a variety of templates or a blank canvas.

- **Real-time collaboration** — *Invite unlimited collaborators to view or edit mind maps simultaneously with live cursors and comments.*
- **Presentation mode** — *Display mind maps as visual presentations directly from the editor, eliminating the need for separate slide software.*
- **Templates library** — *Choose from a wide variety of quick-start templates to accelerate brainstorming and planning.*
- **Outline mode** — *Switch between free-form mind mapping and structured bullet-point writing within the same map.*
- **Version history** — *Access and restore previous versions of mind maps, with up to all-time history on paid plans.*
- **File exports** — *Export mind maps as PNG, JPG, PDF, Microsoft Word, or PowerPoint files.*
- **MeisterTask integration** — *Convert mind map topics directly into actionable tasks on MeisterTask project boards.*
- **Microsoft Teams integration** — *Collaborate on mind maps from within MS Teams for seamless brainstorming sessions.*
- **Google Workspace integration** — *Create and open mind maps directly from Google Drive (Pro and above).*
- **Custom branding** — *Add company logos and custom color palettes to maps and exported documents (Pro and above).*
- **Mobile apps** — *Access MindMeister on iOS and Android for on-the-go mind mapping.*
- **Enterprise security** — *SAML SSO, advanced admin controls, compliance exports, and IP-range restrictions available on Business plans.*

## Features
- Real-time collaboration
- Mind map templates
- Presentation mode
- Outline mode
- Version history
- File exports (PNG, JPG, PDF)
- Microsoft Word and PowerPoint exports
- MeisterTask integration
- Microsoft Teams integration
- Google Workspace integration
- Custom branding
- Custom color palette
- Focus mode
- Mobile apps (iOS & Android)
- SAML SSO
- Group sharing
- Compliance exports and backups
- Automated access approval
- Admin controls

## Integrations
MeisterTask, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Google Drive, PayPal

## Platforms
ANDROID, IOS, WEB, API

## Pricing
Freemium — Free tier available with paid upgrades

## Links
- Website: https://www.mindmeister.com
- Documentation: https://support.mindmeister.com/hc/en-us
- EveryDev.ai: https://www.everydev.ai/tools/mindmeister