Mind/Idea Mapping Software

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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.

There are many pieces of software (in alphabetical order) that allow the creation of mind maps.

3D Topicscape produces 3D mindmaps and can import and export FreeMind, structured text and other 2D formats.

• Topicscape 3D^[15] takes mind mapping and concept mapping into 3D with flying and zooming.
• Aibase^[16] maps combine colorful trees, concept maps, tables and more.
• ArtificialMemory web-based text/semantic thinking tool using Semantic Web technology.
• Aviz Thought Mapper^[17] is a cross-platform Java-based mind-mapping tool. On Windows it integrates with Microsoft Office.
• Axon Idea Processor^[18] is a visual diagramming tool that includes support for mind mapping.
• BrainMine's^[19] 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^[20] - 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^[21] is Mind Mapping, Brainstorming and Project Planning software that works both on Windows and Mac OS X
• Comapping^[22] is a collaborative web-based mind mapping tool with an added twist- Brainstorming and Project Planning software that works both on PC and Mac
• Cornerstone^[23] is a visual thinking tool that supports a variety of visual styles.
• EDraw Mind Mapping Software^[24] is a vector-based mind mapping software with some examples and templates.
• eminec MYmap^[25] 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^[26] takes the next step - away from a flat tree to a network of ideas with depth. Multi-platform.
• InfoRapid KnowledgeMap^[27] achieves some of the same MindMap type organization, but is constructed to seem more like an outline.
• Inspiration^[28] is a cross-platform Mac OS X, Windows and Palm visual learning application which recently (version 8) introduced true mind-mapping support.
• I-Navigation^[29] is a focus+context mind-mapping application.
• MindCad Incubator^[30] 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^[31][32] is proprietary mind-mapping software for Windows with export capability.

• Mindjet^[33] is mind mapping software that runs on both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X
• MindManager is proprietary mind-mapping software running on both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, and integrates with Microsoft Office.
• Mind Map/LX^[34] 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^[35] is a full-featured visual thinking and mind mapping tool for Microsoft Windows with interoperability with Microsoft Office.

MindVisualizer Standard is a Productive visual mind Mapping software

• MindVisualizer^[36] 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^[37] is a mind mapper with built-in outlining functionality. It is "donationware" for Mac OS X.
• Modelmaker^[38] is a visual CASE tool which supports UML diagrams and mindmaps.
• Nelements KOS^[39] 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
• OmniGraffle^[40] is an outlining program that also diagrams. Mac OS X only.
• OpenMind^[41] is software used by British schools.
• PAUX^[42] 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^[43] Offers free linking of 'thoughts' (no hierarchy / tree). Currently v3 for Windows, v4 will include Mac and Linux.
• Pocket Mindmap^[44] is mobile mind-mapping on the Pocket PC.
• SmartDraw^[45], a Visio-like product.
• Smart Ideas^[46] is another visual diagramming tool with a unique "big picture" view.
• Spark-Space^[47] comes in various editions for enterprise or education. Available on Windows, MacOS/X, Linux in English, French, Spanish, German and Dutch.
• Thinkmap^[48] 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^[49] is a currently free mind-mapping program for Windows
• Thinking with Pictures^[50] is a visual thinking tool designed for children.
• VisiMap ^[51] is a Windows based mindmapping program with intuitive entry and a wealth of both text and graphic export functions.
• Visual Concept^[52] touts itself as a mind mapping program. The final product is more like Visio, but seems to emphasize hexagon shaped maps^[53].
• Visual Mind^[54] is another mind-mapping application. This program allows several users to work together on the same map.
• General Knowledge Base^[55] 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.
• XMIND helps users visualize their thinking, daily planning, and decision-making and collaboration activities by providing them with an easy way of drawing mind maps. Based on the concept of "Whole Brain Thinking" the technique uses both sides of the brain, linking left brain ( logic, text and numbers) and right brain thinking (colors, music, and spatial sensation). Mind maps allow people to, therefore, freely and quickly reorganize ideas and to create logical relationships linking their ideas in a holistic, relational, rather than linear way. Available on Windows, MacOS/X, Linux in Chinese and English.