What MindManager does

MindManager is a visual thinking and mind mapping software platform operating as a product line within Corel Corporation, which holds legal headquarters at 333 Preston Street, Ottawa, Canada, and Americas sales operations at 9225 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TX. The platform enables individuals, project teams, and enterprise organizations to brainstorm, organize information, plan projects, and produce a portfolio of visual diagrams including mind maps, flowcharts, Gantt charts, knowledge maps, process maps, timeline charts, and workflow diagrams. The product runs natively across Windows, Mac, Web browsers, Chromebook, and Microsoft Teams (Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iOS, Android), and is offered in seven localized language versions covering English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch markets.

Core technology centers on cross-platform diagramming with deep, native integration into the Microsoft enterprise stack: a Teams app for visualization and collaborative editing, a SharePoint Linker supporting NTLM, Forms Based, SAML, Azure ADFS, Office 365, and Multi-Factor Authentication, Azure AD-based Single Sign-On, plus connectors to Jira for project management and to OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, and DropBox for cloud-based co-editing (supporting up to 30 concurrent editors per session). Cloud services include MindManager Publishing for sharing, MindManager Snap for quick capture, and MindManager Co-editing for live collaboration. The platform holds SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, evidenced by a published audit report linked from the trust footer, supporting enterprise procurement requirements.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: (1) annual subscription licenses with auto-renewal and bundled MSA services, (2) perpetual licenses with optional annual MSA maintenance add-ons (5+ license minimum), (3) a tiered Enterprise License Program with volume bands at 10–49, 50–99, and 100+ users — including SSO, Azure AD integration, admin portal, MindManager Reader access, and global deployment rights — and (4) discounted Special License Programs for government agencies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions, plus à-la-carte add-ons through the MindManager add-in shop. Distribution combines a direct e-commerce storefront, an enterprise field-sales motion (sales line +1 415 229 4200), authorized resellers and distributors worldwide, the Microsoft AppSource marketplace, and an affiliate program. Go-to-market motions span product-led growth (30-day fully functional free trial on desktop, Teams, and web), enterprise field sales, channel partners, and inside sales. Customer segments include individuals and small teams (primary), enterprise organizations (primary), and three sub-segments — education, government, and non-profit — each with their own pricing programs. Marketing is supported through blog content, webinars, customer success stories, a resource center, the M News quarterly newsletter, a community forum, and review-platform ratings on Trust Radius, G2, and GetApp.

Name

MindManager

Legal name

Corel Corporation

Website

https://mindmanager.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MindManager is a mind mapping and visual diagramming software product line within Corel Corporation, serving individuals, small teams, and enterprises through subscriptions, perpetual licenses, and tiered enterprise agreements across Windows, Mac, Web, Chromebook, and Microsoft Teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription Licenses: Annual subscription licensing model for MindManager software. Subscription licenses include MSA services for the term of the subscription. Auto-renewal with annual billing unless cancelled 30 days prior.
2. Perpetual Licenses: One-time purchase perpetual license for unlimited use of a specific version. Maintenance and support (MSA) available as annual add-on for 5+ licenses.
3. MSA (Software Assurance and Support): Annual maintenance and support services for perpetual licenses, including version upgrade rights, technical support, and bug fixes. Charged per license/end user basis annually.
4. Enterprise License Program: Volume-based enterprise licensing with tiered pricing bands (10-49, 50-99, 100+ users). Includes additional capabilities like MindManager Reader access, SSO, Azure AD integration, admin portal, and global deployment rights.
5. Special License Programs: Discounted licensing for government agencies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions.
6. Add-ons: Additional add-on products and extensions available for purchase through the MindManager add-in shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MindManager develops and sells mind mapping and visual thinking software that enables individuals, teams, and enterprises to brainstorm, plan, organize, and execute projects through dynamic visual diagrams including mind maps, flowcharts, Gantt charts, knowledge maps, process maps, and workflow diagrams. Its offerings span desktop (Windows, Mac), web, Chromebook, and Microsoft Teams integration, with enterprise features such as SSO, Azure AD integration, admin portal, and cloud co-editing via OneDrive, Google Drive, SharePoint, Box, and Dropbox.

Product overview

MindManager is a visual thinking and productivity software company offering a portfolio of mind mapping and diagramming tools. The core product lineup includes MindManager Professional (full desktop application for individuals and small teams), MindManager Essentials (web-based version), and MindManager Enterprise (business-focused with SSO and admin tools). Microsoft Teams integration is available as a separate product, while cloud services encompass Publishing, Snap, and Co-editing features. Add-ons extend core functionality, and specialized license programs serve education and government sectors. The company is owned by Corel Corporation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MindManager Professional: Desktop mind mapping software for individuals and small teams with dynamic visual diagrams, mind maps, flowcharts, and Gantt charts. Includes Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Jira integrations.
• MindManager Essentials
• MindManager Enterprise
• MindManager for Microsoft Teams
• MindManager for Students and Educators

Products and services

• MindManager Professional Full-featured mind mapping and visual diagramming software for individuals and small teams, enabling dynamic visual diagrams, mind maps, flowcharts, and Gantt charts with integrations to Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Jira. Available on Windows, Mac, web, and Chromebook.
• MindManager Essentials

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant efficiency gains in project execution when teams can visualize completed vs. pending work

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep integration partnership providing MindManager for Microsoft Teams app, SharePoint Linker with comprehensive authentication support (NTLM, Forms Based, SAML, Azure ADFS, Office 365, MFA), and Azure AD integration for enterprise single sign-on. Microsoft Teams integration allows visualization and collaboration directly within the Teams environment across all platforms.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise SSO integration via Microsoft Azure with OpenID and ADFS & SAML support, enabling organizations to use existing Azure credentials for MindManager authentication.
• Channel PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of authorized resellers and distributors selling MindManager enterprise and volume licenses. Partners include Enterprise distributors and affiliate partners, with the partner program designed to accelerate business growth and address customer needs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Miro: Miro is the leading collaborative whiteboard platform, directly competing with MindManager in visual collaboration, mind mapping, and diagramming for enterprise teams. It offers real-time co-editing at scale and AI-assisted diagram generation, covering the same use cases (brainstorming, planning, workshops) that MindManager targets.
• MindMeister: MindMeister is a web-based collaborative mind mapping tool from Meister, directly competing with MindManager Web and Essentials. It targets similar individual and team mind-mapping use cases with real-time collaboration and integrations.
• Lucidspark: Lucidspark is Lucid's collaborative whiteboard product, directly competing with MindManager in visual thinking and mind mapping. Combined with sister product Lucidchart, it covers similar diagramming and process mapping use cases targeted at the same enterprise buyer persona.
• XMind: XMind is a mind mapping software platform with cross-platform desktop and mobile support, directly competing with MindManager Professional and Essentials. It targets individuals and small teams seeking visual thinking tools, overlapping heavily on MindManager's core mind-mapping feature set.
• Mural: Mural is a direct competitor in digital visual collaboration and mind mapping for enterprise teams, offering real-time co-editing, templates, and facilitation features. It targets similar use cases (brainstorming, project planning, workshops) and competes for the same enterprise buyer as MindManager.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Visio: Microsoft Visio is Microsoft's flagship diagramming product, competing with MindManager's flowchart, process map, and workflow diagram capabilities. As part of Microsoft 365, it offers broad incumbency in the same Microsoft ecosystem that MindManager integrates with for enterprise visualization.
• Microsoft Whiteboard: Microsoft Whiteboard is built into Microsoft 365 and serves as a free, native alternative to MindManager within the same Microsoft ecosystem that MindManager integrates with. It competes on the same use cases (brainstorming, visual collaboration) for organizations already paying for Microsoft 365.

Emerging players

• Creately: Creately is a visual collaboration and diagramming platform offering mind maps, flowcharts, and org charts that directly overlap with MindManager's multi-diagram product positioning. It targets similar SMB and enterprise visualization use cases at a lower price point.
• Coggle: Coggle is a web-based mind mapping tool targeting individuals and small teams, directly competing with MindManager Essentials. It offers collaborative mind mapping with a simpler, lower-cost positioning focused on the same SMB mind-mapping use case.
• Conceptboard: Conceptboard is a visual collaboration platform for teams, overlapping with MindManager's visual collaboration and project planning use cases. It serves similar enterprise buyers but with stronger emphasis on design review workflows and visual feedback.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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