MindMeister vs Lucidchart

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Go beyond mind maps with Lucidchart

Functionality that supports every use case
MindMeister is great for creating mind maps, but its other diagramming abilities are extremely limited. Lucidchart lets you build dynamic mind maps, construct org charts from CSV files, draw floorplans, create flowcharts, and much more within a single platform.
Advanced features for limitless diagramming potential
Aside from basic diagramming tools, MindMeister's feature set is limited. With Lucidchart, you get access to advanced features like data linking, automated diagramming, and conditional formatting. Plus, new features are added and refined weekly.
Easy-to-use and intuitive interface
Don’t waste time with MindMeister’s outdated interface and limited formatting. Instead, choose Lucidchart’s simple, intuitive workspace, which offers easy-to-use mind map shapes and over 1000 templates to help you build your diagrams more quickly.
Seamless collaboration with teams and stakeholders
MindMeister offers basic collaborative functionality with group chats and messages. Lucidchart takes collaboration a step further with in-editor chat, @mention comments, collaborative cursors, thorough revision history, and more.
Dynamic integrations with endless possibilities
Lucidchart lets you easily connect to all of the apps you use every day, including G Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack, Salesforce, Atlassian, and more. In contrast, MindMeister provides limited connections to other software and requires users to work in their environment.

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Go beyond mind maps with Lucidchart

Get started faster with your choice of templates

Our template library has hundreds of templates to choose from, each of them fully customizable. Select from templates for mind maps, flowcharts, network diagrams, Venn diagrams, and more. Our team of dedicated template specialists adds new templates regularly, making it easier to create diagrams that meet your specific needs.

Choose from our many shape libraries

Lucidchart comes standard with hundreds of shapes that make it easier for you to create just the right diagram. Need to map out your process? Use our flowchart shape library. Want to make sense of your organizational structure? Make a professional and functional org chart with our org chart library. Additionally, you can create your own custom shape libraries with imported and custom shapes to keep your documents on brand and speed up the diagramming process.

Work from any device or operating system

Lucidchart works seamlessly across both iOS and Android devices, so you can start diagramming no matter what device you use. Our cloud-based editor is easily accessible from your desktop, laptop, or smartphone, making it easy to create, edit, or share your work on the go.

Present your work easily and instantly

Present your diagram without ever leaving the editor with our clean, easy-to-use presentation mode. Lucidchart’s powerful integrations also let you migrate your entire presentation to PowerPoint or Google Slides for added convenience and versatility.

Connect to your apps with our integrations

Our integrations are simple to set up and easy to use, so you can start using Lucidchart right away. Connect Lucidchart to all your favorite industry-leading apps, including G Suite, Microsoft Office 365, Slack, Confluence, Jira, Box, Dropbox, AWS, and more. Use Lucidchart to streamline your work processes and create powerful visuals across all your apps.

Frequently asked questions about Lucidchart

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I like that the software is easy to pick up, use, and get your message illustrated. Additionally, it's fantastic for mind maps, and I've created a number to help me out!

- GS | March 24 2016