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    MindMeister

    Mind mapping for teams.

    ATAustria·Founded 2007
    Headquarters
    🇦🇹Austria
    Data Hosting
    Germany
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    MindMeister key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    MindMeister GmbH
    Headquarters
    Austria (AT)
    Ownership
    Part of MeisterLabs GmbH
    Founded
    2007
    Data hosting
    Germany
    Infrastructure
    AWS (Frankfurt Region)
    Deployment
    SaaS
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Exposed
    Certifications
    ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF)
    Replaces
    Miro, Lucidchart, XMindmodule, Coggle, Mindomo, Ayoa, Microsoft Visio

    About MindMeister

    MindMeister is a leading visual collaboration platform based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in interactive mind mapping. Since its founding in 2007, it has evolved into a comprehensive brainstorming tool that allows individuals and teams to capture, develop, and share ideas graphically. As a subsidiary of MeisterLabs GmbH, it integrates deeply with MeisterTask, enabling users to transition seamlessly from ideation to project execution. The platform is designed with a focus on ease of use and accessibility, offering a web-based interface alongside native mobile applications. It serves a diverse user base ranging from students and educators to large enterprise teams. MindMeister emphasizes security and compliance, maintaining ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications while ensuring all data processing aligns with strict EU GDPR standards. While it utilizes global cloud infrastructure, it provides specific EU data residency via its Frankfurt data centers.

    Alternative to

    MiroLucidchartXMindmoduleCoggleMindomoAyoaMicrosoft Visio

    Target Segments

    SMBEnterpriseEducationOther

    Deployment Options

    SaaS

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    AWS (Frankfurt Region)

    Certifications
    ISO 27001
    SOC 2 Type II
    EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF)

    Key Features

    Unlimited map creation with drag-and-drop editing
    Real-time multiplayer collaboration (up to 10 editors)埋
    Export options (PDF, PNG, Word, PowerPoint, Markdown)
    MeisterTask integration for task management
    AI-powered map generation from text prompts
    Presentation mode and full-text search
    Mobile apps for iOS and Android with offline sync
    SSO and team administration tools for Business/Enterprise plans埋

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