To ease collaboration, SimpleMind can export and import Freemind files, but that means you can’t have multiple people working on the mind map at the same time. Simplicity can also become a limitation: If you’re trying to use a mind map as a project management tool and assign nodes to project members or use them to track deadlines, SimpleMind is not the tool you need–you should instead look to something like ConceptDraw MindMap.
This is completely free, but is PC-only, with no mobile version. SimpleMind’s simplicity reminded me of another mind mapping tool, Blumind. Vendor ModelMaker Tools managed to keep SimpleMind true to its name, avoiding features such as node tags or complex property sheets. MindManager comes with information viewing, forecasting and budgeting.
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Coggle comes with real-time collaboration, download support as Vector or PNG format, markdown formatting and easy sharing features but it lacks a visible UI and can be difficult to get the hang of this software at first. These simple rules of thumb are all you need to know to start drawing mind maps.Ĭomplex mind maps quickly become confusing, but you can collapse and expand nodes as needed. Coggle and MindManager are the competitors of XMind. To move a node, click and drag it and to move a node with all of its subnodes, click and hold, then drag. Millions of people use XMind to clarify thinking, manage complex information, run brainstorming and get work organized. The buttons are tiny but well laid out, so they’re not confusing to use. XMind is the most professional and popular mind mapping tool. To collapse or edit a node, select it and use the quick-action buttons that pop up around it. To create a new node, just select an existing one and double-click anywhere besides it. There’s just a single toolbar, and you can do most operations without clicking any of its buttons.
The desktop version uses a very similar editing interface to the mobile one, which means it keeps things simple.
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SimpleMind’s Android version let me save the mind map to Dropbox.The Desktop version is also Dropbox-aware, so I can make changes using my phone, and have them show up on the computer moments later. I started with SimpleMind using the Android version, and I was able to create a mind map I was very happy with right there on my phone. $31) desktop version, along with free and paid ($5) Android and iOS versions for working on your mind maps on the go. SimpleMind tries to offer the best of both worlds: A 29-Euro (approx. You can always sketch out a mind map with a paper and pen, but it won’t be easy to edit. On the other hand, some people do their best thinking away from the computer. Here’s a conundrum: On the one hand, a mind map is a powerful tool for organizing and understanding complex concepts.
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