Top 10 User-friendly Mind Map Software

Mind mapping is a visual diagram for users to organize ideas surrounding a center topic. It enables users to brainstorm and create a visual representation of views for deeper understanding.As mind mapping is widely used in note taking, meeting minutes, presentation, and task management fields, there is an increasing number of companies designing software to draw mind maps with PCs and mobile-ends. With many mind map software appearing on the market, it is hard to choose which one matches your requirement most. Now let us compare features of top 10 user-friendly mind map software and view a brief portfolio of each tool for precision selection.

MindMaster

MindMaster is a branch of Edraw Max which positions precisely on mind mapping. There are abundant templates for users to choose from, which include almost all the mind maps you have ever used. Numerous categories of clipart libraries provide unpredictable materials for users to draw closer to their minds. And presentation mode of MindMaster combines creative mind maps and traditional slides display which offers a good experience for both presenters and audiences. In addition, Gantt chart is the highlight of MindMaster which makes project management effectively and efficiently.

Features: Exquisite UI, Abundant templates, Gantt chart view, Slide-by-slide presentation mode
Prices：Free version & Pro version from $9
Platforms：Windows, Mac, Linux

NovaMind

Novamind focuses more on color and graph to stimulate thinking ability of users compared with other mind mapping applications. And it is stable in both Mac and Windows system with powerful layout engines exporting to PDF, PNG, Word, PowerPoint, MindManager file, text, OPML and MS Project files etc. Novamind also has a good social ability which is easier for interaction and discussing. Currently, 8 mainstream languages are provided to utilize.

Features: Colorful, intuitive & team priority
Prices：$7 for monthly, $72 for annually
Platforms: Cross Platforms

MindNode

Mindnode has a good visual experience in creating a mind map and it is simple and powerful for mind map beginners to enter brainstorming world. The extension of its mind map depends on how much you can put forward without any limitation and boundary. Moreover, Mindnode files can be stored in iCloud and Dropbox and synced with OS X Yosemite and iCloud drive as Mindnode can only be used in Apple devices for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. For Apple users, Mindnode can give you unforgettable using experience.

Features: Visualization, Apple store, Simple-to-use
Prices：$29.99 for Mac $9.99 for iOS
Platforms：Mac & iOS

MindManager

Mind Manager is a high efficient mind map software which is launched by Mindjet. It emphasizes more on information control and task management. Mind Manager allows utilizing in Windows, Mac and mobile devices which let users drag and drop anywhere. And features of more intuitive and logical layout offer businessmen a perfect tool to capture their ideas logically. Therefore, Mind Manager has a general export function which gives viewers who do not install an opportunity to experience. It is also integrated well with more than 700 cloud-based applications via Zapier.

Features: User-friendly, Business Priority, Logical layout
Prices：Windows: Free, €179, €349  Mac: Free, €89, €179
Platforms：Windows, Mac, Linux

XMind

XMind is a premier mind mapping tool with three versions “Free, Plus & Pro”. There are abundant themes, icons and symbols in its library for users decorating and freestyling their mind map works. Not only is icon library powerful, but toolbox is strong to add whatever you need so as to accelerate your process. XMind also brings better presentation experience with the darkened background when you present and detailed part of branch slides. Besides, XMind supports syncing files across multiple systems like Mac, PCs, and Linux and can be saved to Evernote. However, it does not support on mobile devices.

Features: functional, presentation-friendly, good adaptation of different systems
Prices：Free, $79, $99
Platforms：Windows, Mac, Linux

iMindMap

IMindMap, a useful mind map software without any free version, is powerful in image and icon library with abundant resources. The obvious differences among those mind mapping applications are that IMindMap has a 3D view and hand-painted function which starts multiple perspectives for viewers. Those features are popular among young people so that IMindMap is widely applied in the educational field. Home & Student version can only be used one Windows system computer while Ultimate version supports Windows and Mac systems. However, if users intend to utilize in multiple devices including mobile devices anytime and anywhere, they should pay for Ultimate Plus version.

Features: Features：3D view, hand-painted & powerful icon library
Prices：$100 – $235 – $315
Platforms: Windows & Mac

Mindomo

Mindomo is a powerful idea management tool fitting almost all systems like Android, Linux and iOS etc. One of the most attractive features of Mindomo is that it provides a smart guide for users to be instructed in learning Mindomo fast enough. And it is convenient for a team to collaborate, in the meanwhile it can sync real-time to memory what you draw. Also, there is an amusing social function which each part of mind maps have an icon-labeled comment “Like” and “Dislike” for viewers to judge.

Features: Good adaptability, icon-labeled comment, team collaboration
Prices：$36 – $90 – $162 (6 months)
Platforms: Cross Platforms

SpiderScribe

SpiderScribe is different from other mind map software that it is all based on the cloud. It enables you to organize your idea combining with files, notes, google map positions and even calendar tips to handle multiple inputs in designing your mind map. One of the most attractive advantage for SpiderScribe is that it is convenient for a team to collaborate and share with high efficiency and bring co-workers participating in the task.

Features: Cloud-based, Google map & calendar available, teamwork
Prices：$5 – $19 – $25 for monthly
Platforms：Web, iOS

MindMeister

Mindmeister is a premier mind map software which supports 12 languages. What attracts users most is concise tutorials. Five tutorials of “Getting Start, The Slide Bar, Teamwork, Presentation Mode and Powerful Task Management” courses instruct users to enter mind mapping rapidly while eye-catching UI and icon library arrest attention of users. You can have a trial of three mind maps freely, but for more, you will need to pay.

Features: User-friendly, Innovative, Useful tutorials
Prices：$4.99 – $8.33 – $12.49
Platforms：Web, iOS, Android

Popplet

Popplet is a simple-to-use brainstorming and mind mapping software. It is not a heavy duty application with various functions but it emphasizes still on the essence of a mind map. It helps users to collaborate with their coworkers to capture ideas and generate mind map. Two parts “For School” and “For Work” show their main target users are people in school and at work. Educational version and business version are enhanced and developed initially from Popplet’s designer minds.

Features: basic, compact interface
Prices：Free – $4.99
Platforms：Web, iOS

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