MindMeister is a collaborative mind mapping software that allows its users to visualize their thoughts. Developed by MeisterLabs
License: Freemium
Docear is an academic literature suite. Docear bundles several applications for academics. As of now, these applications are BibTeX based reference management, mind mapping, and some pdf management capabilities. Developed by Joeran Beel, Stefan Langer, Marcel Genzmehr, and others...
License: Open Source
Docear is primarily focused on academic users and offers unique features like literature management, making it ideal for research purposes. In contrast, MindMeister is more versatile for general brainstorming and collaboration, providing a user-friendly interface and real-time features.