Head-to-head · Mind Map Tool
Coggle vs ConceptDraw MINDMAP
Coggle leads on 1 check, ConceptDraw MINDMAP on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCoggle · 8.8/10
- Free planonly Coggle
- Free trialonly ConceptDraw MINDMAP
Coggle scores higher on our rubric for mind map tool: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Coggle offers free plan; ConceptDraw MINDMAP doesn't.
Coggle is the better fit for teams sharing mind maps on web and iOS. ConceptDraw MINDMAP is the better fit for desktop professionals needing rich interchange.
- Coggle fits best
Teams sharing mind maps on web and iOS
- ConceptDraw MINDMAP fits best
Desktop professionals needing rich interchange
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Side by side
| Feature | Coggle 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | ConceptDraw MINDMAP 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #4 in Mind Map Tool | #6 in Mind Map Tool |
| Best for | Teams sharing mind maps on web and iOS | Desktop professionals needing rich interchange |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $5/mo | $199/user one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 21 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Coggle 1/4 · ConceptDraw MINDMAP 1/4 | ||
| Real-time collaboration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| AI features | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline mode | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Presentation mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Import formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Export formats | PDF, PNG, .mm, plain text (.txt), Microsoft Visio (.vsdx) | BMP, JPG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat/PDF, Rich Text Format, HTML, MP4 |
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| Our verdict | Coggle is a browser-based tool for building hierarchical mind maps, concept maps, flowcharts, notes, and process diagrams. It suits individuals and teams who want to organize ideas visually, edit together in real time, and share diagrams… Read the review → |
ConceptDraw MINDMAP is desktop software for organizing ideas, brainstorming, planning projects, taking notes, and presenting information. It suits professionals who prefer working on Windows or macOS and need maps that can move between… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Coggle — where it wins
- Free plan includes real-time collaboration and unlimited public diagrams
- Exports include PDF, PNG, plain text, .mm, and Microsoft Visio formats
- Presentation mode, change history, and flowcharts support varied diagram work
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits private diagrams to three
- Available platforms are web and iOS
- Unlimited private diagrams and expanded collaboration options require a paid plan
ConceptDraw MINDMAP — where it wins
- Brainstorming mode includes a built-in timer.
- Presentation tools support slideshow and full-screen modes.
- Imports and exports formats for Office, MindManager, XMind, and FreeMind.
Where it doesn't
- Costs $199 as a one-time purchase, with no free plan.
- Desktop-only on Windows and macOS.
- No collaboration features are listed.
- Coggle8.8/10 · Free plan
Affordable collaborative mapping with useful exports, presentation tools, and a low-cost paid tier.
Visit CoggleFull verdict → - ConceptDraw MINDMAP8.4/10 · 21-day trial
A feature-rich Windows and Mac mind mapper for professionals who need flexible exports.
Visit ConceptDrawFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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