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.^[1] There are a number of software packages and websites that allow the creation of, or otherwise support mind maps.

File format

Using a standard file format allows interchange of files between various programs. Many of the programs listed below support the mm format used by FreeMind. The mm format is an XML text format consisting of tagged objects.

Open source

The following tools comply with the FSF's definition of free software. As such, they are also open source.

Software	License	Genre	Platforms	Online visualization	Online editing	Online real-time collaboration	Notes
Compendium	GNU GPL	Social science	Cross-platform	No	No	No	Written in Java An email address is required to receive a download link
Docear	GNU GPL	Research	Cross-platform	Yes	No	No	Written in Java Special features for students and researchers (reference and literature management)
FreeMind	GNU GPL	Project management	Cross-platform	Yes	No	No	Written in Java
Freeplane	GNU GPLv2+	Mind mapping	Cross-platform	Yes	No	No	Written in Java
MindMup	MIT License	Mind mapping	Web Browser	Yes	Yes	Yes	Freemind import/export Browser-based, HTML5 features automatically adjust to mobile (touch) or keyboard interfaces Integrates with Google Drive and GitHub to provide cloud storage and sharing control Written in Javascript and Ruby.
PGF/TikZ	Dual: GNU GPL or LPPL	Mind mapping	Cross-platform	Yes (requires ShareLaTeX)	Yes (requires ShareLaTeX)	Yes (requires ShareLaTeX)	Set of TeX macros. TikZ library: mindmap
SciPlore MindMapping (Extinct - Docear listed as successor)	GNU GPL	Mind mapping	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux	No	No	No	Docear listed as successor. 100% compatible file format with FreeMind. Special features for researchers and students (PDF bookmark import, Adding BibTeX keys) Written in Java.
TiddlyMap	BSD 2-Clause License	Concept mapping	Cross-platform	Yes	Yes	No	JavaScript based Web application Build on top of the single-page application TiddlyWiki Using the Vis.js library for visualization Embedding graphs in the wiki at any point Jumping to topics through clickable nodes Graphs synchronize with the content
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.
WikkaWiki	GNU GPL	Wiki software	Cross-platform	Yes	Yes	No	Written in PHP Uses MySQL Native support for FreeMind maps Based on FreeMind
WiseMapping^{[g 1]}	WiseMapping License	Mind mapping	Cross-platform	Yes	Yes	No	Written in Java. Supported Databases MySQL/HyperSQL/PostgreSQL Open Source WebBased HTML 5/ SVG LDAP and OpenId authentication Export to IMG/PDF/SVG/Text/Excel Import from FreeMind 0.9

↑ https://bitbucket.org/wisemapping/wisemapping-open-source

Freeware

The following is a list of notable concept mapping and mind mapping applications which are freeware (they are available at no cost). Some are open source, and others are proprietary software.

Software	License	Genre	Platforms	Online visualization	Online editing	Online real-time collaboration	Notes
CmapTools	RAND-RF	Concept mapping	Cross-platform	Yes (requires Cmap Server, Cmaps on servers generate urls/webpages)	Yes (requires Cmap Server)	Yes (requires Cmap Server)	Written in Java Project of the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) Allows connections between published concept maps (requires Cmap Server)
Coggle	Proprietary (Freeware)	Mind mapping	Cross-Platform	Yes	Yes	Yes	Unknown programming language(s) A google account is required to log in Screenshot of coggle.it webapp
Edraw Mind Map	Proprietary (Freeware/Freemium)	Mind Mapping	Cross-platform	No	No	No	Written in C++ Designed with advanced functions like auto generation and auto connection of shapes.
Qiqqa	Proprietary (Freeware/Freemium)	Concept mapping	Microsoft Windows	Yes	No	No	Mind maps for academics oriented around their research papers, notes and annotations. Can export mind maps to the web and share by social media.
XMind	Proprietary (Freeware/Freemium)	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.
yEd	Proprietary (yEd Software License Agreement)	cmap tool	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.

Paid software

The table below lists pieces of paid commercial software that allow the creation of mind maps and concept maps.

Software	Publisher/license	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	Tools for working with ideas and concepts rather than words.
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.
ConceptDraw MINDMAP	CS Odessa LLC	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X	Desktop mind mapping and brainstorming software. Uses mind mapping and brainstorming methods for business, education or personal activities. Integrates with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MindManager, FreeMind and XMind. Compatible with Twitter, Skype and Evernote services.
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
iMindQ	Seavus	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Web application, Android, iOS	Mind Mapping and brainstorming software. Integrates with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MindManager, FreeMind and XMind. Project Management with built-in Gantt Charts. Built-in Presentation
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, draws static diagrams 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 Different mapping views for brainstorming, planning, project management, and presentations Integrated Gantt chart view Exports to MS Office and Adobe applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and PDF
Mindjet	Mindjet	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Android	Desktop application comes in Basic and Pro versions. Integrated with Microsoft Office, available Gantt chart add-in, built-in spreadsheet, Fluent UI. Formerly named MindManager.
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 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	Browser-based Realtime collaboration, built-in chat, revision history Built-in presentation mode Desktop application Android and iPad applications work both offline and in sync with the cloud Offers a free limited option
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
OmniGraffle	The Omni Group	Mac OS X, IOS
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.
Solina Mind Mapping Software	Insoft 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 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

References

↑ Farrand, Paul; Hussain, Fearzana; 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. PMID 12028392.

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