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MindMapper
by MindMapper
What MindMapper is
MindMapper is a visual mapping tool for developing ideas, organizing information, and putting plans into action. It runs on the web and Windows, with a free web version and Windows editions named Arena, Pro, Standard, and Academic. Features include a planner, dashboard, Gantt chart, presentation mode, and password protection for maps and sensitive documents. Arena offers 30 mapping directions, including fishbone and time-based process tree layouts, and supports real-time collaboration; Pro is described as full-featured without collaboration. Maps can convert to and from Microsoft Office documents such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook tasks. Export formats also include PDF, images, web formats, text, XML, RTF, EPUB, and older MindMapper files. The planner works with Google Calendar, while Google Drive saving requires a Google account. Plans include perpetual Windows licenses from $39, paid once to $249, paid once, plus listed monthly prices.
Who it suits
MindMapper suits people organizing ideas, projects, and tasks at work, home, or school. Students and academic staff may qualify for education pricing, while Arena fits collaborative mapping needs.
What it does well
- Free web version
- Real-time collaboration in Arena
- Planner, dashboard, and Gantt chart
- Broad Office and export support
- Password protection for maps
What to know first
- Some Windows editions limit features
- Pro is described without collaboration
- Google Drive saving requires a Google account
- Web version recommends current Edge or Chrome
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Perpetual license · Basic edition with limited features · Windows · Perpetual license · Free support | $100 a month |
| Pro | Perpetual license · Full-featured without collaboration · Windows · Perpetual license · Free support | $120 a month |
| Arena | Perpetual license · Full-featured with collaboration · Windows · Perpetual license · Free support | $249 a month |
| Education | Perpetual license · Full-featured with collaboration · Windows · Perpetual license · Free support | $39 a month |
| MindMapper 24 Standard | Perpetual license · Basic edition with limited features · Windows · Free support | $100, paid once |
| MindMapper 24 Pro | Perpetual license · Full-featured without collaboration · Windows · Free support | $120, paid once |
| MindMapper 24 Arena | Perpetual license · Full-featured with collaboration · Windows · Free support | $249, paid once |
| MindMapper 24 Education | Perpetual license · Full-featured with collaboration · Windows · Free support · Academic pricing | $39, paid once |
As mindmapper.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
MindMapper combines visual mapping with planning, presentations, collaboration, and extensive export options. The free web version is accessible, while Windows editions and perpetual licenses differ by features and collaboration support.
Facts from MindMapper's own pages
- Audience
- The maker describes MindMapper for use at work, home, and school, and identifies students and academic staff as eligible for education pricing. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- The Arena edition supports real-time collaboration, while the Pro edition is described as full-featured without collaboration. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- Word,PowerPoint,Excel,Project,Outlook Tasks,OneNote,PDF,SVG,XPS,JPG,PNG,BMP,EMF,GIF,TIF,XML,RTF,TXT,EPUB,webpage,HTML image map,older MindMapper files · old-www.mindmapper.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1991 · mindmapper.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · old-www.mindmapper.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Google integration
- The built-in planner works with Google Calendar, and saving MindMapper files to Google Drive requires a Google account. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea · mindmapper.com, 28 Sept 2026
- License activations
- The pricing page says a license can be activated up to 10 times on machines belonging to the buyer; product pages list 20 activations. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Mapping features
- The Arena edition includes 30 mapping directions, including fishbone and time-based process tree layouts. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Office integration
- MindMapper can convert maps to and from Microsoft Office documents, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook tasks. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Password protection
- The maker says users can set a password to protect maps and information-sensitive documents. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Planning
- MindMapper includes a planner, dashboard, and Gantt chart for project and task management. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,windows · old-www.mindmapper.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Presentation mode
- Yes · old-www.mindmapper.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- MindMapper is a visual mapping tool for creating ideas, organizing information, and implementing plans. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- Yes · old-www.mindmapper.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- The company says technical support will respond within 24 hours of receiving an email. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial and refund
- The pricing page offers a 30-day trial and says buyers can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Web version
- The maker offers a web version for free and recommends using the latest Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. · mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Windows editions
- MindMapper 24 is offered for Windows in Arena, Pro, Standard, and Academic editions. · old-www.mindmapper.com, 11 Oct 2026
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