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Mind Map Makers

Sometimes, the best way to flesh out a project is to start with a singular idea and then branch out in many directions with related descriptors and other pieces of key relevant information. The best way to handle situations like these is by making a mind map. Mind maps start with a central idea and then branch out in different directions. Software on this page assists in making organized and easier-to-follow mind maps and concept diagrams.

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Online
  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Android
  • Linux
  • Android Tablet
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Features

  • Brainstorming
  • Knowledge Management
  • Notetaking
  • Task Management
  • Portable
  • Mind Map view
  • Minimap
  • Real time collaboration
  • Hierarchical structure
  • Kanban boards
  • Flow chart
  • Interactive Whiteboard
  • Team Collaboration
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License

  • Free
  • Open Source
  • Paid

FreeMind

FreeMind is a premier free mind-mapping software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool.

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  • Brainstorming
  • Shortcut keys
  • Hierarchical structure
  • Knowledge Management
  • Minimap
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XMind

XMind is a brainstorming and mind mapping application. It provides a rich set of different visualization styles, and allows sharing of created mind maps via their website.

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  • Icon sets
  • Import feeds from OPML
  • Brainstorming
  • Portable
  • Knowledge Management
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Mindomo

Mindomo is the easiest online software for creating mind maps, concept maps, outlines and various other types of diagrams.

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  • Sorting by folder
  • Google Drive integration
  • Backup to Google Drive
  • Icon sets
  • Task Management
  • Built-in Note Taker
  • Password encryption
  • Real time collaboration
  • Cloud sync
  • Custom templates
  • Brainstorming
  • Group chat
  • Youtube integration
  • Hierarchical structure
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MindMeister

MindMeister is the market-leader in online mind mapping.

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  • REST API
  • Convert PDF to Word document
  • Brainstorming
  • Group collaboration
  • Task Management
  • Notetaking
  • Collaborative writing
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TheBrain

TheBrain helps you organize all your Web pages, contacts, documents, emails and files in a context-driven visual map. .

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  • Portable
  • File management
  • Visual bookmarks
  • Brainstorming
  • Cloud sync
  • Interactive map
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ConceptDraw PRO

ConceptDraw PRO v11 is the only product that supports Visio legacy, runs on macOS and Windows, and is a perpetual license. Import/Export VDX, VSDX, VSSX and Import VSD, VSS files.Create any business graphics, diagrams, floor plans and flowcharts. .

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  • UML diagrams
  • Portable
  • Team Collaboration
  • Multiple languages
  • Brainstorming
  • Vector Drawing
  • Flow chart
  • Drawing
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MindManager

MindManager’s flexible mind maps promote freeform thinking and quick organization of ideas, so creativity and productivity can live in harmony. Capture ideas. Manage meetings.

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  • Network mapping
  • Brainstorming
  • Knowledge Management
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Visual Understanding Environment

Discontinued

The last commit to the GitHub repo was made on October 8th, 2015.

Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) is a mind-mapping and concept-mapping tool. It is also a non-linear presentation program.

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  • Java IDE
  • Non linear presentation
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KeepNote

Discontinued

No new releases since March 2012, but last version, 0.7.8, is still working and can be downloaded from the official website.

KeepNote: note-taking and organization. KeepNote is a note taking application that works on Windows, Linux, and MacOS X. With KeepNote, you can store your class notes, TODO

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  • Backup
  • Portable
  • Notetaking
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MindNode

MindNode helps you connect your thoughts and clarify your ideas. Try a free 2-week trial of the full app.

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  • Minimap
  • Support for Large File
  • Brainstorming
  • Mind Map view
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Spekfy

Visualise project structure, capture & manage requirements, estimate and analyse financials, discuss details with customer and team.

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  • Hierarchical structure
  • Tree view
  • Group chat
  • Minimap
  • Cost Calculator
  • Subtasks
  • Cost estimate
  • Group Messaging
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Docear

Discontinued

Development and support of Docear have been stopped in August 2017. Last version, 1.2, released in December 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website. http://www.docear.org/2017/02/05/docears-online-services-are-down-recommendation-user-registration-backup/

Docear is a unique solution to academic literature management, which helps you organizing, creating, and discovering academic literature. The 3 most distinct features are:

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  • PDF annotation
  • Portable
  • Mind Map view
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ConceptDraw MindMap

ConceptDraw MINDMAP, a leading mind map product, includes a comprehensive set of capabilities for designing and building timesaving mind maps and presentations.

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  • Brainstorming
  • Portable
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Piggydb

Discontinued

Development has shifted from Piggydb to Cotoami. https://piggydb.net/2017/04/04/piggydb-oinker-cotoami-we-need-your-help/

Piggydb is a Web notebook application that provides you with a platform to build your knowledge personally or collaboratively.

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  • Knowledge Management
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RealtimeBoard

Discontinued

RealTimeBoard has rebranded as Miro, see announcement: https://miro.com/blog/features/realtimeboard-is-now-miro/

Productivity-boosting tool that helps co-located teams create, discuss, collaborate, manage and release powerful products. .

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  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • User story mapping
  • Visual planning
  • Interactive Whiteboard
  • Customer Journey Mapping
  • Real time collaboration
  • Brainstorming
  • Kanban boards
  • Capture web pages
  • Parametric vector shapes
  • Content Templates
  • Team Collaboration
  • Drawing Board
  • UX Design
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Coggle

Coggle is a simple, beautiful, powerful way of structuring information.

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  • Export to PDF
  • Flow diagram visualisation
  • Real time collaboration
  • Brainstorming
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Mindmup

MindMup is a zero friction free online mind mapping tool. MindMup is gratis and aims to create the most productive online mind mapping canvas out there.

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  • Google Drive integration
  • Upload directly to Google Drive
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Grafio

Venn diagrams, mind maps, take notes, sketches and do other diagrams. Everything is custom and modifiable.

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  • Flow chart
  • Notetaking
  • Drawing
  • Brainstorming
  • Charts
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Edraw Max

Creating flowcharts, organizational charts, business diagrams, science illustration, network diagrams, mind map and lots more.

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  • Flow chart
  • Export to PDF
  • Floor Plan
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SimpleMind

SimpleMind is a great Mind Mapper with focus on simplicity and ease of use. Multiplatform, with live mindmap transfer.

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  • Mind Map view
  • Brainstorming
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SpiderScribe.net

SpiderScribe.net is an easier and more flexible way to create mind maps and brainstorm online. It allows to connect notes, images, files, etc. into free form maps.

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  • Brainstorming
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Scapple

Scapple is an easy-to-use tool for getting ideas down as quickly as possible and making connections between them.

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  • Notetaking
  • Fullscreen support
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iMindMap

iMindMap is the first, all-in-one visual, mind mapping, brainstorming and project planning tool and the only software endorsed by the inventor of mind mapping, Tony Buzan. .

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  • Notetaking
  • Brainstorming
  • Interactive map
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WiseMapping

Wise Mapping is the web mind mapping tool that leverages the power of Mind Maps HTML5 and SVG.

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    bubbl.us

    Bubbl.us is a simple and free web application that lets you brainstorm online.

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    • Mind Map view
    • Hierarchical structure
    • Brainstorming
    • Minimap
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