List of concept- and mind-mapping software

Concept-mapping and mind-mapping software are used to create diagrams of relationships between concepts, ideas or other pieces of information. It has been suggested that the mind mapping technique can improve learning/study efficiency up to 15% over conventional note taking.

The following is a list of notable concept mapping and mind mapping software.

Free software

There are a number of free-software packages that allow the creation of, or otherwise support mind maps.

Software	License	Genre	Platforms	Online visualization	Online editing	Online real-time collaboration	Notes
CAM editor	OSL	XML Schema	Cross-platform	No	No	No	Written in Java Open source project on Sourceforge.net Creates Mind maps from XML Schema Native support for FreeMind maps
Compendium	GPL	Social science	Cross-platform	No	No	No	Written in Java An email address is required to receive a download link
FreeMind	GPL	Project management	Cross-platform	Yes	No	No	Written in Java
Freeplane	GPLv2+	Mind mapping	Cross-platform	Yes	No	No	Written in Java Redesigned version of FreeMind, and created by one of FreeMind's key developers
SciPlore MindMapping	GPL	Mind mapping	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux	No	No	No	100% compatible file format with FreeMind. Special features for researchers and students (PDF bookmark import, Adding BibTeX keys) Written in Java.
WikkaWiki	GPL	Wiki software	Cross-platform	Yes	Yes	No	Written in PHP Uses MySQL Native support for FreeMind maps Based on FreeMind
VUE	Educational Community License	Concept mapping	Cross-platform	No	No	No	Written in Java Requires the creation of an account to download from its home page. Can also be used for building presentations.
XMIND	EPL and LGPL	Project management and Knowledge management	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux	No	No	No	Mind maps, spreadsheets, fishbone diagrams, tree charts, org-charts. Online sharing Compatible with Freemind. Used to be proprietary. Written in Java.

Proprietary software

There are many pieces of proprietary software that allow the creation of mind maps.

Software	Publisher	Platforms	Notes/Features
3D Topicscape	3D-Scape Limited	Microsoft Windows	Desktop application that presents mind maps as a 3d scene where each node is a cone. Imports MindManager, Personal Brain, FreeMind, text and folders.
Axon Idea Processor	Axon Research	Microsoft Windows	Axon also provides a variety of tools for working with ideas and concepts rather than words. Analyze and solve more complex problems.
Buzan's iMindMap	ThinkBuzan Ltd	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux	Desktop application that provides organic Mind Mapping methods to create Maps for brainstorming, organising, creative thinking, project management and planning. Integrates with Microsoft Office, OpenOffice.org and iWork.
Cacoo	NuLab Inc.	Web application	A Flash-based real-time collaborative drawing tool with stencils for mind mapping
Creately	Cinergix Pty Ltd	Cross-platform	Online Adobe Flash-based diagramming and visual thinking tool for collaboration. Diagramming software with mind map capability.
Debategraph	Debategraph	Web application	Concept- and argument-mapping tool
Inspiration	Inspiration Software	Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Palm	Visual Learning, Mind Mapping
Kidspiration	Inspiration Software	Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows	A visual learning and mind mapping software application for students in kindergarten through 5th grade
LucidChart	LucidChart, LLC	Web application	An HTML5-based collaborative diagramming tool that can be used for both mind mapping and concept mapping
Microsoft Visio	Microsoft	Microsoft Windows	Part of Microsoft Office family of products, it can draw nearly any static diagram including block diagrams, organizational charts, maps, plans or workflows.
Mind42	IRIAN Solutions	Web application	Browser-based collaborative web application; Real-time collaborative editing (the application name, "Mind42," is intended to be read as "Mind for two"); Free to use without functional limitations; Limited support by developer.
MindGenius	MindGenius	Microsoft Windows	First released in 2001, now certified for Windows 7 and Vista and available in both business and academic versions. Type and return functionality to capture information quickly Different mapping views for brainstorming, planning, project management, and presentations Advanced categories, analysis and task management functionality Integrated Gantt chart view Wide range of exports to MS Office and Adobe applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and PDF
MindManager	Mindjet	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X	Desktop application comes in Basic and Pro versions. Integrated with Microsoft Office, available Gantt chart add-in, built-in spreadsheet, Fluent UI.
MindMaple	MindMaple Inc.	Microsoft Windows	MindMaple is generally used as a business tool mainly for Project management, Brain storming and sharing ideas, Managing schedules, Creating visual presentations. Mind Map with Drawing Interface Visual Task Information Export Mind Map to Other Sources Add Additional Information
MindMapper	SimTech Systems	Microsoft Windows	Mind mapping, idea visualization, brainstorming Process Flow, Org Charts, Fishbone diagramming Concept maps and Flowcharts Project Management with built-in Gantt Charts Built-in Presentation Post it style memo notes Integrates with Microsoft Office
MindMeister	MeisterLabs GmbH	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux	Browser-based collaborative web application Offline Mode Android, iPhone and iPad applications, providing access to online mind maps Built-in chat Subscription based, also offering a free limited access option
Mindomo	Expert Software Applications	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux	Online/Offline Flash-based mind mapping tool with free and paid versions.
MindView	MatchWare	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X	Professional Microsoft Office Integration (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Project) 6 Interchangeable Views – Including Gantt Chart and Timeline Calculation Feature and Excel Integration Optimized for Project Management Advanced Filter Function
NovaMind	NovaMind	Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows	Mind Mapping, Presentation, Screenwriting (Note: One of the only programs that has a free layout mode where you can put the branches where you like.)
OmniGraffle	The Omni Group	Mac OS X
PersonalBrain	TheBrain Technologies	Windows, Mac OS X, Unix, Unix-like	Graphically intensive and customizable GUI, extremely cross-platform. Notes, calendar, Microsoft Outlook features. Multiple parent node capability.
Prezi	Prezi Inc	Web application, Windows,	Presentation software that supports free form placement and zooming on a single sheet.
Qiqqa	Quantisle Ltd.	Microsoft Windows	Minds maps for academics oriented around their research papers, notes and annotations.
Semantica .	Semantic Research	Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows	A family of software for creating, viewing, storing and sharing of knowledge structures
SmartDraw	SmartDraw Software, LLC	Microsoft Windows	SmartDraw is a visual processor used to create flowcharts, organization charts, mind maps, gantt charts, and other visuals.
Solution Language Tool	Solution Language Oy	Microsoft Windows	organic mind maps and activity maps
SpicyNodes	IDEA.org	Adobe Flash	radial maps, viewer can move from node to node
Tinderbox	Eastgate Systems	Mac OS and Mac OS X	A content management system with concept mapping and mind mapping capabilities
Visual Mind	Mind Technologies	Microsoft Windows	Supports collaboration (client/server) mode.
XMind Pro	XMind Ltd.	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux	Mind maps, spreadsheets, fishbone diagrams, tree charts, org-charts. Compatible with Mindmanager/Freemind. Presentation Audio Notes Gantt View/Task Info Embed Web Search Online Sharing Map Shot Map Merge
yEd	yWorks GmbH	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Cross-platform	General-purpose freeware diagram editor. Written in Java. can be used to draw different kinds of diagrams: flowcharts, network diagrams, UML diagrams, BPMN diagrams, mind maps, organization charts, Entity Relationship diagrams, and many other.

See also

• Brainstorming
• Study software
• Mind Map
• List of Unified Modeling Language tools
• org-mode Mode of Emacs text editor for editing plain text hierarchical documents

External links

• Mind mapping software at the Open Directory Project
• Comprehensive list of mind mapping software at mind-mapping.org
• Peter Russell's partial list of mind mapping software