Good mind mapping software?

by jasonl70

Posted: 16 years ago 13 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

I'm looking for mind mapping software (it does not need to be free), and was wondering what others out there have come across.

I'd like something the looks really sharp, as I want to use it for creating some camtasia videos which I plan to market.

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Ray Erdmann 16 years ago

The only one that I've found that is easy to use, and has a UI that is easy to navigate is "Free Mind"...

Main Page - FreeMind - free mind mapping software

I'm sure others will chime in with better paid versions I'm sure...
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- edgegirl 16 years ago
  
  I use Free Mind but there is also Mind Jet (paid software) you can check out a list of mind mapping software online here.
  
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- edd666666 16 years ago
  
  Hi, I am not sure if this will help, but in case you are not familiar with the google wonder wheel you might want to look at it. It is fashioned after mind mapping but looks at things from a google search perspective. It is not mind mapping but could be used in the same way for certain applications. OK, good luck, Ed.
  
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Scott Murdaugh 16 years ago

I personally like Mindjet: Brainstorming, Free Form Thinking, and Visual Aid Mind Mapping Software Program...

It's not cheap but it's very intuitive once you get used to it. I've used to outline sales copy, reports... Plan product launches, outline business plans... All of the good stuff that mind mapping can do.

You can also create maps and it'll generate html to publish it on a website, embed in a blog, etc.
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Jillian Slack 16 years ago

I love MindJet!

You can get it at a discount if you go to Academic Superstore.

Here is a link (not an affiliate link):

MindManager by Mindjet at Academic Superstore

To buy from Academic Superstore, you'll just need to fax in a copy of a student ID. So if you are a student or you have a student in your household, you're good to go. Even an elementary school ID or report card works, I believe.

I check this site for ALL software before buying, and usually get it at a significant discount.
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- ic7 16 years ago
  
  I like XMind. Very sharp, easy to use. Both free and paid.
  
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  wordwizard 16 years ago
  
  I like FreeMind. Not only is it free, but it works with Mac AND PC.
  
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  AlexNavas 16 years ago
  
  I've personally tried FreeMind and didn't like it all that much. I am now using MindJet and absolutely love it. If you have a Microsoft products, Vizio is another alternative.
  
  Finally, you can also use Bubbl.us or Mindmeister.com for free online alternatives.
  
  Hope this helps!
  
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  jsanderz 16 years ago
  
  Hi,
  Over the last 10 years I have tried many different Mindmap programs and for the last 2 years have been using Tony Buzans iMindmap which is brilliant. It uses the mindmap laws better than any other software I have used. Unfortunately when I am at work I cannot use it as I am unable to download the software onto my PC, which is a bit frustrating.
  I have tried many different online Mindmap applications, but none of them felt quite right, Mindomo, Mindmeister etc.
  I have recently been using an online web application called mapmyself, which at the moment is in beta, and looks like a stripped down version of iMindmap. This mindmap software has a lot of potential, is easy to use, and you can create some fantastic mindmaps.
  You can create 2 mind maps for free, after that you can either pay monthly, quarterly or yearly (which is the cheaper option, works out at around $4 pm). Sometimes you have to pay for the best, and for me this is worth paying for.
  For now, you can only use it with IE, however if you use Firefox you can download the IE add-on. You may also need to install Microsofts Silverlight application.
  I hope this helps.
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  MichaelHiles 16 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by ic7
  
  I like XMind. Very sharp, easy to use. Both free and paid.
  
  Paul
  
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  XMind Pro is awesome for presentations.
  
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InternetM39482 16 years ago

OmniGraffle is another very good option. I use it!
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- Mark McClure 16 years ago
  
  Freemind is good but comes with weak support for images
  see "weak spots include.."
  Main Page - FreeMind - free mind mapping software
  
  I used a commercial product called MindGenius a few years ago. They're UK-based and still doing well AFAIK.
  
  One I haven't seen mentioned here is NovaMind.
  I've used this product and there's some significant mind muscle built into it.
  New V5 about to appear.
  Lots of free content to show what their product can do.
  Mind Mapping Software | Productivity, Planning, Learning, Communication
  
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Aaron Moser 16 years ago

Out of all the free ones I've tried this has been the best... Mind Map Freeware - Create mind maps (graphical representations of thought processes) for brainstorming, problem solving, rational analysis, and decision marking.
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