List of concept- and mind-mapping software

Concept mapping and mind mapping software is 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 and study efficiency up to 15% over conventional note-taking. Many software packages and websites allow creating or otherwise supporting mind maps.

File format

Using a standard file format allows interchange of files between various programs. Many programs listed below support the OPML file format and the XML file format used by FreeMind.

Free and open-source

The following tools comply with the Free Software Foundation's (FSF) definition of free software. As such, they are also open-source software.

Software License Genre Platforms Online visualization Online editing Online real-time collaboration Written in Notes Compendium Social science Cross-platform Java An email address is required to receive a download link Dia General purpose Cross-platform C. diagrams.net (formerly draw.io) General purpose Cross-platform HTML5 JavaScript Cross-platform graph drawing tool Supports multiple concept and mind map templates Supports PlantUML import to SVG image FreeMind Project management Cross-platform Java Freeplane Mind mapping Cross-platform Java PGF/TikZ Mind mapping Cross-platform , needs ShareLaTeX , needs ShareLaTeX , needs ShareLaTeX Set of TeX macros TikZ library: mindmap PlantUML Systems design Cross-platform Java Can be used to draw various UML diagrams and some others Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) Concept mapping Cross-platform Java Can also be used to build presentations View Your Mind (Open Source) Concept mapping Cross-platform C++ Uses Qt

Freeware and other proprietary software

The following is a list of notable concept mapping and mind mapping applications which are proprietary software (albeit perhaps available at no cost, see freeware).

Software License Genre Platforms Online visualizing Online editing Online real-time collaborating Written in Notes CmapTools Concept mapping Cross-platform , needs CmapServer, Cmaps on servers generate urls-webpages , needs CmapServer , needs CmapServer Java Project of Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) Allows connections between published concept maps, needs CmapServer Coggle , freeware, freemium Mind mapping Cross-platform JavaScript, Node.js, jQuery and Backbone.js Google account needed to log in Free version lets user save 3 private maps (all others are public) MindMup Custom license Mind mapping Web browser HTML5, JavaScript, Ruby FreeMind import-export Browser-based, automatically adjusts to mobile (touch) or keyboard interfaces Integrates with Google Drive and GitHub to provide cloud storage and sharing control Qiqqa , freeware, freemium Concept mapping Windows Mind maps for academics based on their research papers, notes and annotations Can export mind maps to the web and share by social media XMind , freeware, freemium Project management, knowledge management Windows, OS X, Linux Java Mind maps, spreadsheets, fishbone diagrams, tree charts, org charts Online sharing Compatible with FreeMind yEd , yEdyEd Software License Agreement Concept mapping, Mind mapping Windows, OS X, Linux, cross-platform Java General-purpose freeware diagram editor Can be used to draw different kinds of diagrams: flowcharts, computer network diagrams, UML diagrams, BPMN diagrams, mind maps, organization charts, entity relationship diagrams and many others Mind42 Mind mapping Web browser Browser-based collaborative web application Real-time collaborative editing; the name Mind42 is intended to be read as Mind for two Free to use with no function limits Limited support by developerSimpleMind (commercial software)

Software Developer Platforms Notes 3D Topicscape 3D-Scape Limited 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 ConceptDraw MINDMAP CS Odessa LLC Windows, OS X Desktop mind mapping and brainstorming software, for business, education, or personal activities Integrates with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, MindManager, FreeMind and XMind Compatible with Twitter, Skype and Evernote services Creately Cinergix Pvt. Ltd. Windows, OS X, Linux Shapes and symbols in libraries Built-in examples and templates Export options to PDF, JPEG, PNG, SVG Cloud collaboration Video conferencing Debategraph Debategraph Web application Concept and argument mapping tool Google Drawings Google Web application Part of Google Docs suite Vector image editing LucidChart Lucid Software, Inc Web application HTML5-based collaborative diagramming tool that can be used to map minds and concepts Android, iPhone, iPad applications, providing offline access to diagrams. Microsoft Visio Microsoft Windows Part of Microsoft Office product family Draws static diagrams including block diagrams, organization charts, maps, plans or workflows MindManager Mindjet Windows, 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 MindMapper SimTech Systems Windows Mind mapping, idea visualizing, brainstorming Process flow, org charts, fishbone diagrams 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 Windows, OS X, Linux Browser-based collaborative web application Android, iPhone, iPad applications, providing access to online mind maps Built-in chat Subscription based, also offering a free limited access option Mindomo Expert Software Applications Windows, 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 Windows, OS X, Web application Integrated with Microsoft Office 6 Interchangeable views: includes Gantt chart and timeline Calculation feature and Excel integration Optimized for project management Advanced filter function OmniGraffle The Omni Group OS X, iOS Prezi Prezi Inc. Web application, Windows Presentation software that supports free form placement and zooming on a single sheet Offers Android, iPhone and iPad applications work both offline and in sync with the cloud Qiqqa Quantisle Ltd. Windows Minds maps for academics oriented around their research papers, notes and annotations Semantica Semantic Research OS X, Windows Family of software to create, view, store and share knowledge structures SmartDraw SmartDraw Software, LLC Windows Visual processor used to create flowcharts, organization charts, mind maps, gantt charts and other visuals SpicyNodes IDEA.org Adobe Flash Radial maps, viewer can move from node to node Tinderbox Eastgate Systems OS X Content management system with concept and mind map abilities TheBrain TheBrain Technologies Windows, OS X, Unix, Unix-like Graphically intensive and customizable GUI, extremely cross-platform Notes, calendar, Microsoft Outlook features Multiple parent node ability Visual Mind Mind Technologies Windows Supports collaboration (client–server) mode XMind Pro XMind Ltd. Windows, OS X, Linux Mind mapping, idea visualizing, brainstorming Built-in presentation Integrates with Evernote

List of concept- and mind-mapping software

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