| 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 |
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| Algor Education | , freeware, freemium | Mind mapping | Cross-platform | | | | JavaScript, Node.js, jQuery and Backbone.js | Google or Algor Education account needed to log in Free version lets user create 2 automatic maps and save unlimited manual maps |
| MindMap AI | , freeware, freemium | Mind mapping | Cross-platform | | | | JavaScript, TypeScript, and Spring Boot | Google, Apple or MindMap AI account needed to log in Free version allows users to create 3 automatic maps and save up to 10 manual maps. |
| 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 |
| MindMup | Custom license | Mind mapping | Web browser | | | | HTML5, JavaScript, Ruby | FreeMind import-export Browser-based, automatically adjusts to mobile 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 | , yEd | 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 developer |
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| 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
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| 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 mode |
| XMind Pro | XMind Ltd. | Windows, OS X, Linux | Mind mapping, idea visualizing, brainstorming Built-in presentation Integrates with Evernote |