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| == Open-source software == | == Open-source software == | ||
| There are a number of ] that allow the creation of or otherwise support mind maps. | There are a number of ] that allow the creation of or otherwise support mind maps. | ||
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is free, open source multi-platform software.]] | ||
| * ] is a GNU GPL-licenced mind-mapping application written in ] | * ] is a GNU GPL-licenced mind-mapping application written in ] | ||
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* ] is a free ]/] wiki engine with native support for ] maps. | ||
| * ] is a wiki engine that includes mind maps rendered with ]. | * ] is a wiki engine that includes mind maps rendered with ]. | ||
| * VYM (View Your Mind) |
* VYM (View Your Mind) is Free Software (GPL) for UNIX/Linux and Mac OS X written in C++. | ||
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* Kdissert is Free Software (GPL) for UNIX/Linux, for producing general-purpose documents using mindmaps: articles, presentations, and reports. | ||
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* DeepaMehta is a Free Software mind-mapping program written in ]. | ||
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* ] is a Free Software mind-mapping program written for the GNOME desktop using ] and ] | ||
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* MindRaider can be used to create mind maps. Written in Java. | ||
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* PlanFacile is a compiler under GNU GPL-licence that generates documents from a mind-map composed of ideas linked together by dependencies. So the handled mind-maps are not trees, but real graphs. | ||
| == Freeware software == | == Freeware software == | ||
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* Mind42.com is a free, online mind-mapping application. Online collaboration is possible with 2 or more users - plus integration of resulting maps into blogs, linking with web-pages, inclusion of graphics in the mind-map, attachments such as[REDACTED] articles and notes to the mind-map, rich text along with nodes. | ||
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* IHMC CmapTools is a freeware web based mind mapping application. It allows for online collaboration within the mindmaps. | ||
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* bubbl.us is a free web based brainstorming application. Allows collaboration and posting mind maps to the web. (Requires Flash) | ||
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* Gliffy is a freeware web based mind mapping and drawing application. | ||
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* ] is a free mind mapping application created by the ] (Requires Java runtime). | ||
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* MindMeister is a 100% web-based collaborative mindmapping tool. Using only a standard web browser you can manage your own mindmaps, or collaborate with others in real-time on the same mindmap in brainstorming mode. This works on a subscription model - free use provides up to 6 mindmaps. | ||
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* Mindomo is a free web-based (flash player is necessary) mind mapping application with an impressive set of features: rich text topics, rich text notes, hyperlinks, task info, topic images, various topic layouts, boundary around topics, etc... | ||
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* MindPlan is a Lotus Notes based application for collaborative mindmapping. The personal edition is available for free. | ||
| == Proprietary software == | == Proprietary software == | ||
| There are many pieces of ] (in alphabetical order) that allow the creation of mind maps. | There are many pieces of ] (in alphabetical order) that allow the creation of mind maps. | ||
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produces 3D mindmaps and can import and export FreeMind, structured text and other 2D formats.]] | ||
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* takes mind mapping and concept mapping into 3D with flying and zooming. | ||
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* maps combine colorful trees, concept maps, tables and more. | ||
| * ] web-based text/semantic thinking tool using Semantic Web technology. | * ] web-based text/semantic thinking tool using Semantic Web technology. | ||
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* is a cross-platform Java-based mind-mapping tool. On Windows it integrates with Microsoft Office. | ||
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* is a visual diagramming tool that includes support for mind mapping. | ||
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* '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. | ||
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* - Tony Buzan's official Mind Mapping software product that allows you to create fully organic freehand drawn mind maps. A cross platform Java-based tool. | ||
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* Mind Mapping, Brainstorming and Project Planning software that works both on Windows and Mac OS X | ||
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* On-line Mind Mapping, Brainstorming and Project Planning software that works both on PC and Mac | ||
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* is a visual thinking tool that supports a variety of visual styles. | ||
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* is a mind mapping tool (including a dedicated brainstorming mode) for Windows. | ||
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| * ] First to comply with Buzan's Mind Mapping Laws and create "hand-drawn" Mind Maps. Windows-only. | * ] First to comply with Buzan's Mind Mapping Laws and create "hand-drawn" Mind Maps. Windows-only. | ||
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* takes the next step - away from a flat tree to a network of ideas with depth. Multi-platform. | ||
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* achieves some of the same MindMap type organization, but is constructed to seem more like an outline. | ||
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* is a cross-platform ], Windows and Palm visual learning application which recently (version 8) introduced true mind-mapping support. | ||
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* is a focus+context mind-mapping application. | ||
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* is a visual thinking tool for ] featuring multiple worksheets and the ability to link to external desktop documents and web pages. | ||
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* is proprietary mind-mapping software for Windows with export capability. | ||
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| * ] is proprietary mind-mapping software running on both ] and ], and integrates with ]. | * ] is proprietary mind-mapping software running on both ] and ], and integrates with ]. | ||
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* 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. | ||
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* is a full-featured visual thinking and mind mapping tool for ] with interoperability with ]. | ||
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is a new Productive visual mind Mapping software]] | ||
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* is a productive mind mapping software that allows you to capture, visualize, manage and share idea/information easily, it can also output mind map to other document formats. | ||
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* is a mind mapper with built-in outlining functionality. It is "donationware" for Mac OS X. | ||
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* is a visual CASE tool which supports UML diagrams and mindmaps. | ||
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* is a 3d mind mapping tool. | ||
| * ] is a proprietary mind-map application for ] and ]. Features include flexible branch shapes, a branch proposal system, integrated screenplay support, and ] export | * ] is a proprietary mind-map application for ] and ]. Features include flexible branch shapes, a branch proposal system, integrated screenplay support, and ] export | ||
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* - software used by British schools | ||
| * ] PAUX is a software to develop, manage and publicize dynamic ] content by linking ] ] content objects ]ally. These objects are to make knowledge available as ]able ] for ]s, ], detailed-] eLearning and individualized ]. The ] is a multi]al ]. | * ] PAUX is a software to develop, manage and publicize dynamic ] content by linking ] ] content objects ]ally. These objects are to make knowledge available as ]able ] for ]s, ], detailed-] eLearning and individualized ]. The ] is a multi]al ]. | ||
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* Offers free linking of 'thoughts' (no hierarchy / tree). Currently v3 for Windows, v4 will include Mac and Linux. | ||
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* - Mobile mind-mapping on the Pocket PC. | ||
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* , a Visio-like product. | ||
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* is another visual diagramming tool with a unique "big picture" view. | ||
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* comes in various editions for enterprise or education. Available on Windows, MacOS/X, Linux in English, French, Spanish, German and Dutch. | ||
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* - 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. | ||
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* is a currently free mind-mapping program for ] | ||
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* is a visual thinking tool designed for children. | ||
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* touts itself as a mind mapping program. The final product is more like Visio, but seems to emphasize . | ||
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* is another mind-mapping application. This program allows several users to work together on the same map. | ||
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* is a good tool for mind mapping. It has the ability to create unlimited categories, and sub categories, attach unlimited topics and connect a topic to multiple categories. Search, sort, and filter features make it ideal to find things that are hard to categorize. | ||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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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 mind mapping software can improve learning/study efficiency up to 15% over conventional note taking (Farrand et al,2002).
Some Mindmapping software is 3-D, though full 3-D 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.
Open-source software
There are a number of free/libre/open-source software that allow the creation of or otherwise support mind maps.
- FreeMind is a GNU GPL-licenced mind-mapping application written in Java
- WikkaWiki is a free PHP/MySQL wiki engine with native support for FreeMind 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 written in C++.
- 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+
- MindRaider can be used to create mind maps. Written in Java.
- PlanFacile is a compiler under GNU GPL-licence that generates documents from a mind-map composed of ideas linked together by dependencies. So the handled mind-maps are not trees, but real graphs.
Freeware software
- Mind42.com is a free, online mind-mapping application. Online collaboration is possible with 2 or more users - plus integration of resulting maps into blogs, linking with web-pages, inclusion of graphics in the mind-map, attachments such as[REDACTED] articles and notes to the mind-map, rich text along with nodes.
- IHMC CmapTools is a freeware web based mind mapping application. It allows for online collaboration within the mindmaps.
- bubbl.us is a free web based brainstorming application. Allows collaboration and posting mind maps to the web. (Requires Flash)
- Gliffy is a freeware web based mind mapping and drawing application.
- Compendium is a free mind mapping application created by the Open University (Requires Java runtime).
- MindMeister is a 100% web-based collaborative mindmapping tool. Using only a standard web browser you can manage your own mindmaps, or collaborate with others in real-time on the same mindmap in brainstorming mode. This works on a subscription model - free use provides up to 6 mindmaps.
- Mindomo is a free web-based (flash player is necessary) mind mapping application with an impressive set of features: rich text topics, rich text notes, hyperlinks, task info, topic images, various topic layouts, boundary around topics, etc...
- MindPlan is a Lotus Notes based application for collaborative mindmapping. The personal edition is available for free.
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.
- Buzan's iMindMap - Tony Buzan's official Mind Mapping software product that allows you to create fully organic freehand drawn mind maps. A cross platform Java-based tool.
- ConceptDraw MINDMAP Mind Mapping, Brainstorming and Project Planning software that works both on Windows and Mac OS X
- Comapping On-line Mind Mapping, Brainstorming and Project Planning software that works both on PC and Mac
- Cornerstone is a visual thinking tool that supports a variety of visual styles.
- eminec MYmap is a mind mapping tool (including a dedicated brainstorming mode) for Windows.
- 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 export capability.
- 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.
- MindVisualizer is a productive mind mapping software that allows you to capture, visualize, manage and share idea/information easily, it can also output mind map to other document formats.
- 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 KOS is a 3d mind mapping tool.
- 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.
- PersonalBrain Offers free linking of 'thoughts' (no hierarchy / tree). Currently v3 for Windows, v4 will include Mac and Linux.
- Pocket Mindmap - Mobile mind-mapping on the Pocket PC.
- 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. This program allows several users to work together on the same map.
- General Knowledge Base is a good tool for mind mapping. It has the ability to create unlimited categories, and sub categories, attach unlimited topics and connect a topic to multiple categories. Search, sort, and filter features make it ideal to find things that are hard to categorize.
See also
- Brainstorming
- Electronic flashcard
- List of concept mapping software
- Mind Map
- Study software
- Tony Buzan
References
- Farrand, P, Hussain, F, Hennessy, E (2002) The efficacy of the 'mind map' study technique. Medical Education. 36 (issue5) p426-
External links
- 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.
- 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.
- Innovation Tools - Independent site dedicated to introducing accelerated learning tools. It includes a survey of Mind Mapping software use.