List of Mind Mapping software
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Mind Mapping software has become something of an industry in itself in recent years. The term Mind Map has primarily been popularised by Tony Buzan. The market leader among commercial applications is clearly Mind Manager, with 72.6% of users according to the recent survey by Innovation Tools. The next is an open source application, FreeMind, with 10.4%. Most of the software appears to be aimed at business users and does not conform to all of Buzan's Mind Mapping Laws, although HeadCase makes this claim.
The following is a list of Mind Mapping software. This software should allow a user to graphically create and save Mind Maps.
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[edit] Open-source software
There are a number of free/libre/open-source software that allow the creation of or otherwise support mind maps.
- Pimki is a wiki engine that includes mind maps rendered with GraphViz.
- VYM (View Your Mind) is Free Software (GPL) for UNIX/Linux and Mac OS X.
- Kdissert is Free Software (GPL) for UNIX/Linux, for producing general-purpose documents using mindmaps: articles, presentations, and reports.
- DeepaMehta is a Free Software mind-mapping program written in Java.
- Labyrinth is a Free Software mind-mapping program written for the GNOME desktop using Python and Gtk+
[edit] Freeware software
- Gliffy is a freeware web based mind mapping and drawing application.
[edit] Proprietary software
There are many pieces of proprietary software (in alphabetical order) that allow the creation of mind maps.
- 3D Topicscape takes mind mapping and concept mapping into 3D with flying and zooming.
- Aibase maps combine colorful trees, concept maps, tables and more.
- ArtificialMemory web-based text/semantic thinking tool using Semantic Web technology.
- Aviz Thought Mapper is a cross-platform Java-based mind-mapping tool. On Windows it integrates with Microsoft Office.
- Axon Idea Processor is a visual diagramming tool that includes support for mind mapping.
- BrainMine's major advantages come from an extensive graphics (icon/image) package, a convenient overview map, and an object attribute panel. The final products can be visually impressive, but the interface can be overwhelming (even distracting) for basic idea organizing.
- ConceptDraw MINDMAP Mind Mapping, Brainstorming and Project Planning software that works both on Windows and Mac OS X
- Cornerstone is a visual thinking tool that supports a variety of visual styles.
- HeadCase First to comply with Buzan's Mind Mapping Laws and create "hand-drawn" Mind Maps. Windows-only.
- i2Brain takes the next step - away from a flat tree to a network of ideas with depth. Multi-platform.
- InfoRapid KnowledgeMap achieves some of the same MindMap type organization, but is constructed to seem more like an outline.
- Inspiration is a cross-platform Mac OS X, Windows and Palm visual learning application which recently (version 8) introduced true mind-mapping support.
- I-Navigation is a focus+context mind-mapping application.
- MindCad Incubator is a visual thinking tool for Mac OS X featuring multiple worksheets and the ability to link to external desktop documents and web pages.
- MindGenius is proprietary mind-mapping software for Windows with a vast array of features. This product is sleek and simple, with excellent export.
- MindManager is proprietary mind-mapping software running on both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, and integrates with Microsoft Office.
- Mind Map/LX Is a free Mind Map program that runs on the HP 200lx PDA. Also with a helper program it is able to run on any dos PC.
- MindMapper is a full-featured visual thinking and mind mapping tool for Microsoft Windows with interoperability with Microsoft Office.
- MyMind is a mind mapper with built-in outlining functionality. It is "donationware" for Mac OS X.
- Modelmaker is a visual CASE tool which supports UML diagrams and mindmaps.
- Nelements - map your mind in 3d.
- NovaMind is a proprietary mind-map application for Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. Features include flexible branch shapes, a branch proposal system, integrated screenplay support, and OPML export
- OpenMind - software used by British schools
- PAUX PAUX is a software to develop, manage and publicize dynamic individualized content by linking reusable semantic content objects semantically. These objects are to make knowledge available as filterable content for websites, Semantic Wiki, detailed-evaluated eLearning and individualized print media. The data model is a multidimensional concept map.
- SmartDraw, a visio-like product.
- Smart Ideas is another visual diagramming tool with a unique "big picture" view.
- Spark-Space comes in various editions for enterprise or education. Available on Windows, MacOS/X, Linux in English, French, Spanish, German and Dutch.
- Thinkmap - uses a Java based SDK kit in an XML-based configuration language scripting toolset with syntax similar to that used for Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and other scripting languages. Pre-configured building blocks include: Spider, Hierarchy, Clustering, and Chronology. The VisualThesauras product is an example of the use of this technology.
- Thinkgraph is a currently free mind-mapping program for Windows
- Thinking with Pictures is a visual thinking tool designed for children.
- Visual Concept touts itself as a mind mapping program. The final product is more like visio, but seems to emphasize hexagon shaped maps.
- Visual Mind is another mind-mapping application.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Innovation Tools - Independent site dedicated to introducing accelerated learning tools.
- Survey of Mind Mapping software use by Innovation Tools
- Mind Map Options - Selected mind map galleries, articles, books, videos and others
