List of mind mapping software
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Mind mapping software is used to create diagrams of relationships between 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.[1]
Some mind mapping software is 3D, though full 3D functionality is difficult to achieve with the forms of interface devices readily available to users. Some mapping programs incorporate other learning optimization techniques including electronic flashcard style testing.
The following is a list of mind mapping software.
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[edit] Free software
There are a number of free software packages that allow the creation of, or otherwise support mind maps.
| Software | Licence | Genre | Platforms | Notes | Screenshot |
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| FreeMind | GPL | Project management | Cross-platform |
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FreeMind screenshot
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| Semantik | GPL | Mindmapper, Writers Aid | Cross-platform |
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| Pimki | Ruby License | Wiki | UNIX/Linux, Windows | ||
| WikkaWiki | GPL | Wiki | Cross-platform |
Mindmaps in WikkaWiki
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| VUE | Educational Community License | Educational software | Cross-platform |
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VUE screenshot.
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[edit] Proprietary software
There are many pieces of proprietary software that allow the creation of mind maps.
| Software | Publisher | Platforms | Notes/Features | Screenshot |
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| 3D Topicscape | Microsoft Windows | 3-dimensional Mind Maps, import/export FreeMind, MindManager and PersonalBrain. | ||
| ConceptDraw MINDMAP | ConceptDraw | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Mind Mapping, Brainstorming, Project Planning | |
| HeadCase | HeadCase | Microsoft Windows | ||
| Inspiration | Inspiration Software | Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Palm | Visual Learning, Mind Mapping | |
| MindManager | Mindjet | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | integrates with Microsoft Office. | |
| MindMapper | SimTech Systems | Microsoft Windows | interoperates with Microsoft Office. | |
| MindMeister | Codemart | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux | Online AJAX-based mind mapping tool with sharing, real-time collaboration facility, Skype and Twitter integration, import/export and offline mode (using Google Gears). Free account allows limited number of maps, paid subscription gives greater access to features. | |
| NovaMind | Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows | flexible branch shapes, a branch proposal system, integrated screenplay support, OPML export | ||
| PersonalBrain | TheBrain Technologies | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris | Graphically intensive and customizable GUI, extremely cross-platform. Notes, calendar, Microsoft Outlook features | |
| OmniGraffle | Mac OS X | |||
| OpenMind | MatchWare | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X | Mind mapping, brain storming, project planning, timelines, XML-support, interoperability with Microsoft Office | |
| SmartDraw | SmartDraw.com | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Word & PDF export, basic automation | |
| Solution Language Tool | Solution Language Oy | Microsoft Windows | organic mind maps and activity maps | |
| XMIND | XMIND LTD | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux | allows placement of mind maps, 2D charts and fishbone charts into Word/PDF/Powerpoint, HTML, Image documents. |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Farrand, Paul; Hussain, Fearzana and Hennessy, Enid (May 2002). "The efficacy of the 'mind map' study technique". Medical Education 36 (5): 426-431. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2923.2002.01205.x.
[edit] External links
- Innovation Tools - Independent site dedicated to introducing accelerated learning tools. It includes a survey of Mind Mapping software use.
- Mind-mapping.org - Independent site claiming to have every piece of mind mapping software in its list of over 178 packages. It also includes on-line mind mapping services, software for concept mapping and outlining and a historical record of past software in these categories.
- The Mind Mapping Software Blog - This blog helps users of mind mapping software to keep up with the latest announcements from developers, trends and resources related to mind mapping software.

