Free, open-source alternatives to MindMeister
Collaborative mind maps. 2 apps you can run yourself instead of MindMeister, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
TeamMapperBest match
Host and create your own mindmaps. Share your mindmap sessions with your team and collaborate live on mindmaps.
Digimindmap
Create simple mindmaps (documentation in French).
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeamMapper | 511 | MIT | Docker, Node.js | |
| Digimindmap | - | AGPL-3.0 | Node.js, PHP |
Why replace MindMeister?
MindMeister works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to MindMeister?
TeamMapper is the closest open-source replacement for MindMeister in our list. Digimindmap are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to MindMeister?
Yes. All 2 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.