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Mindmup

Mindmup is a browser-based mind mapping app for students, teachers and teams, with a free 3-map plan and paid plans from $6/mo billed annually.

Our take: Mindmup is quick to learn and cheap to keep, which is why schools and note-takers have used it for years.

Best forFast keyboard mind maps

ReviewedOct 2026Freemium

6.95 criteria · see breakdown

Try MindmupFree (3 maps); Personal $6/mo billed annually

Mindmup is a browser-based mind mapping app for students, teachers and small teams. The Starter plan is free for up to 3 maps; Personal costs $6 a month billed annually ($9 monthly), and team seats cost $3 a month each billed annually, with a 3-seat minimum.

The bottom line

A fast, low-cost mind mapper; check which listed features are live before upgrading.

Our score

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4.2

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA lightweight browser mind map editor with argument-map and org-chart layouts, priced per person or per seat.

Our takeMindmup is quick to learn and cheap to keep, which is why schools and note-takers have used it for years.

The free plan is now a trial in all but name at 3 maps, and the pricing page advertises several features that are not live yet. Buy it for fast, structured maps today, not for the roadmap.

Why we rate itFast keyboard editing, useful layouts and low prices for individuals and schools.

The catchThe free plan stops at 3 maps, and AI, presentation mode, the desktop app and real-time collaboration were still marked 'soon'.

Best / not good for

Best for

Students and teachers outlining ideas
Argument and debate mapping
Small teams that want cheap shared map spaces

Not good for

Whiteboard-style workshops
Users who need many free maps
Teams that need live co-editing today

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Minutes: open the site and start a map without signing in.
Scale breakpoint
A fourth map pushes you to Personal; sharing with a team needs a 3-seat Team plan.
Walled garden
Low: PDF, PNG and JPG export on all plans, more formats and Google Drive storage on paid plans.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, start on the free plan.

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Mindmup plans and pricing

Plan	Billed annually	Billed monthly	Seats	Adds
Starter	$0	$0	1	Up to 3 maps, view-only sharing, publishing
Personal	$6/mo	$9/mo	1	Unlimited maps, attachments, version history, Google Drive storage
Team	$3/seat/mo (from $9/mo)	$5/seat/mo	3 minimum	Teamspaces, Guest Pass, multiple admins
Organization (SSO)	$3/seat/mo (from $15/mo)	$5/seat/mo	5 minimum	Google and Microsoft SSO, advanced security, priority support

From Mindmup's pricing page and pricing announcement, checked 4 October 2026. Seat prices come from the pricing page's own plan data.

What the free plan leaves out

Feature	Starter (free)	Paid plans
Number of maps	Up to 3	Unlimited
Sharing	View only	Full sharing
Image and file attachments	No	Yes
Version history and 30-day restore	No	Yes
Google Drive storage	No	Yes
Presentation mode	With watermark (marked 'soon')	No watermark (marked 'soon')

From the plan comparison on Mindmup's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mindmup free?

Yes, with limits. The Starter plan is free for up to 3 mind maps, with view-only sharing, notes and map publishing. Unlimited maps, attachments and version history start with the Personal plan at $6 a month billed annually (checked 4 October 2026).

How much does Mindmup cost?

Personal is $6 a month billed annually or $9 billed monthly. Team is $3 per seat a month billed annually or $5 monthly, with a 3-seat minimum, so it starts at $9 a month. Organization (SSO) uses the same per-seat price with a 5-seat minimum, starting at $15 a month billed annually (checked 4 October 2026).

Can I use Mindmup without an account?

Yes. Mindmup's press page says it can be used without signing in, and free accounts are also available.

Does Mindmup work with Google Drive?

Paid plans (Personal, Team and Organization) can store maps directly in Google Drive instead of Mindmup's cloud, according to the plan comparison. Mindmup also supports Google and Office 365 sign-in.

Is there a Mindmup desktop app?

Mindmup lists a desktop app on every plan but marks it 'soon' on the pricing page, as it does AI credits, presentation mode and real-time collaboration (checked 4 October 2026).

Why did Mindmup change its prices?

Mindmup's announcement says the old model was no longer sustainable as operating costs rose, and calls it the first price increase in over a decade. Existing teams were moved to the closest new tier based on their active members.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Mindmup pricing, Mindmup pricing announcement, Mindmup homepage, Mindmup press page.

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