LibGuides: Mind Mapping: Mind Map Software

Free Software

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Bubbl.us
CMap Tools
World-wide, collaborative, web-based free software.
Edraw Mind Maps
A vector-based mind mapping application with examples and templates. Use to create basic flowcharts, mind maps, brain-storming diagrams and sketch maps.EdrawMind is their full-featured for-fee software.
iMindMap
Free 7-day trial of iMindMap Ultimate. Reverts to automatically into iMindMap Basic after trial - which you will then have for free.
LucidChart
Limited use free education account. Utilizes basic flow chart format. Also available as a free Chrome app.
MindMaple
Mind Mup
Popplet Lite
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Popplet is a platform for your ideas. Popplet's super simple interface allows you to move at the speed of your thoughts. With Popplet you can capture your ideas, sort them visually, and collaborate with others in realtime. Quickly and easily! You can also sign-up for an online account to work on your popplets in any Flash-enabled web browser.
Spicynodes
"Basic" plan with limited features is free. Two other plans available for fee (Organization & Enterprise).
xMind
Basic software available for free download. xMind Pro is a "for fee" product.

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Basic software available for free download. xMind Pro is a "for fee" product.

Inspiration 9
30-day free trial
Mind42 (Mind For Two)
MindGenius
Free 30-day trial.
MindMeister
Free 30-day trial. Choose from 3 levels of service, including Personal, Pro and Business. Can be used as Collaborative Mind Mapping tool with higher levels of service.
Mindomo
Free software with maximum of 3 maps. Educational discount. Includes storage space for maps with premium plans.
Personal Brain
30-day trial of Personal Brain Pro. Program reverts to Personal Brain (standard version, not "Pro") after 30 days with unlimited use and retention of prior mind maps.
SmartDraw
Free trial (term of trial not found on website)

Last updated on Oct 7, 2022 3:20 PM