The Mind Mapping Software Blog is known for its comprehensive, balanced mind mapping software reviews, and reviews of other visual thinking tools. I don’t sugar-coat anything to placate advertisers – I tell you what’s good for business users, what needs more work – and what downright stinks. These “deep dives” into the features and functionality of today’s powerful mind mapping software help you make better-informed purchase decisions and enable you to avoid expensive mistakes.
When you’re done reading reviews, be sure to download these valuable resources:
- The Essential Guide to Mind Mapping Software – will help you understand what mind mapping software is, how it can benefit businesspeople like you and what to consider when selecting a program that will meet your needs.
- Mind Mapping Software Comparison Chart – If you already know that you want to invest in mind mapping software but are just trying to find the program that fits your needs, this chart can help. It provides a side-by-side comparison of desktop mind mapping software on over 80 criteria!
Desktop mind mapping software reviews
Corel doubles down on MindManager with new 2017 Enterprise version
The dynamic duo of mind mapping: XMind 7.5 and XMind Cloud
MindMapper 16 Arena integrates ideation, planning and execution
XMind 7 Pro strengthens its appeal with a simplified user interface, dozens of improvements
New MindManager 2016 for Windows offers all-in-one visual mapping solution
iMindQ 7 offers expanded toolset for gathering, organizing and sharing information
BigPicture: An innovative blend of mind mapping, data mapping and diagramming – within Excel
iMindMap 8: An awesome new tool for creating and presenting your ideas
iMindQ 6 debuts strong presentation and project management tools
New MindManager 15 for Windows offers valuable ease-of-use enhancements
TheBrain 8 offers new options for visualizing, organizing information
XMind 2013 makes incremental improvements, maintains excellent usability
Network Builder adds intuitive concept mapping functionality to MindManager
New MindGenius 5 shows impressive depth of focus on user needs
MindView 5 Business debuts with significantly expanded toolset, new innovations
XMind 2012 focuses on meeting the needs of business users
MindMaple mind mapping software combines innovative functionality with ease of use
Web-based mind mapping application reviews
MindMup: An easy-to-use, productive mind mapping application
MindMeister accelerates mind map innovation
SpiderScribe offers simple drag-and-drop web interface for mind mapping
Mobile mind mapping app reviews
Innovative Thoughtflow app combines brainstorming, mind mapping
Paper for iPad wows with intuitive new diagramming toolkit
MagicalPad for iPad: An innovative, multi-faceted visual thinking tool
Mindly brings innovative design motif to mind mapping on the iPhone
MindMaple HD iPad app makes impressive debut
Pearltrees for iPhone is a joy to use
New Mindomo for iPad is a mixed bag of pros and cons
MindGenius iPad app offers excellent usability
Inspiration Maps for iPad makes impressive debut
RESOURCE: A comparison of mind mapping apps for the iPad
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Chuck Frey
Founder & Editor