Free Mind Map Software – FreeMind
After recently testing XMind Free Mind Mapping Software, I thought that I would be bitterly disappointed with FreeMind. On the contrary, I was pleasantly surprised! FreeMind may appear a bit antiquated at first, as the Mind Maps created are very ‘wiry’. It gives you two options, bubbles or fork, for the appearance of your Mind Maps. I found this frustrating at first, as I am a puristic Mind Mapper at heart. I want to create organic, multicoloured branches. FreeMind is simply not the tool to do this. There are however a number of...
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I downloaded Xmind last week and I must start by saying that I am impressed. Very impressed! Xmind has a unique offering in that it offers a totally usable Free Version, as well as a Professional Version. The professional version has advanced features, but I have not tested it yet. The Free Version actually contains enough features to get you started. The interface is very user friendly and I was creating Mind Maps within a few minutes of installing the software without the need for a manual. It certainly does not feel like a free version,...
read moreiMindMap Software – Official Mind Map Software
When I heard that Tony Buzan, the inventor of Mind Maps, was endorsing a new Mind Map Software product, I immediately responded by purchasing the ‘early bird’ special. For this impulsive behaviour I managed to get the ‘Ultimate Version’ at the price of a basic version. I actually purchased two versions, a Mac version and a PC Version, as I work in both environments. As I mentioned before, I’ve been using MindManager for years and that, as time progressed, it seemed to move further away from Tony Buzan’s...
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This article is the first in my series of articles on Mind Map Software. I do not have affiliations with any software vendor. So, while I have my preferences, I am not biased by any financial incentives. I feel that it is important that you know this upfront so that you can be assured of an honest review. Even Tony Buzan, the inventor of Mind Maps, cannot give you this unbiased view, as he endorses his own brand of software. I won’t be going over the features of the software, as most vendors have documentation on their websites. I will...
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