The original mind mapping tool
Since 2007, MindMeister has helped millions of people understand complex ideas, solve problems, and bring creativity to life. Now it’s your turn.
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Made in the EU
GDPR compliant
20+ million users
A space to think freely
Whether you’re working on a paper, preparing a lesson, or starting a new project, mind maps help you organize your thoughts and get inspired.
Make sense of anything
Move thoughts around, group ideas, and spot connections. Mind maps give your thinking the structure it needs, without sacrificing creativity.
Learn together
Brainstorm as a group, present your mind map to a meeting, or build on others’ ideas with comments and notes.
Use AI to get unstuck
Generate mind maps from a prompt or docs. And coming soon, edit maps with the help of AI.
MindMeister is a great way to clarify your thoughts. You can effectively structure and categorize a huge amount of information. When you do it on paper, you can’t drag and drop, you can’t move things around.
CJMChelsi Jo MooreCEO, productivity coach and podcaster
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As your trusted digitalization partner, we're committed to providing a secure and reliable platform so you can manage your daily work with confidence.
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Fully GDPR compliant
Hosted in Germany
Admin controls
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Mind mapping is just the beginning
Connect your tools for a smooth workflow
Sync your maps with Google Drive, turn ideas into tasks in MeisterTask and brainstorm directly in Microsoft Teams.
Explore integrationsMind mapping FAQs
Yes, we offer a free plan that lets you create up to 3 mind maps. To create unlimited mind maps and unlock advanced features, you can subscribe to a paid plan. Compare plans
Mind mapping is ideal for brainstorming, project planning, structuring ideas and taking notes. It helps you spot connections, keep an overview and think more creatively.
Digital mind maps are easier to edit, share and collaborate on — in real time. You can access them from any device and enrich them with links, files or images.
Absolutely. Mind maps help teams process complex information, align on shared goals and define clear next steps. MindMeister’s commenting feature is especially helpful here.
No. With MindMeister’s templates and intuitive editor, you can create clear, helpful and visually appealing mind maps in no time — no prior experience needed.