Mind Map

Draw.io

MindManager

XMind

This article will consider programs for summarizing thoughts into interesting mindmaps, which help the process of thinking to express on paper in visual schemes and diagrams. After all, scientists have proven that as soon as a person puts his thoughts in order, the brain perceives this as a call to action - to implement, to remember, to develop. Mindmaps will help those whose personal and professional tasks await planning, ordering and structuring.

Mindmaps are sure to be created and will be effective for the following people:

Writers. The thoughts in your head get organized and you don't have to rewrite the result of your
Businessmen. To avoid having to keep business projects in their heads with lots of subtasks.
Schoolchildren and students. It's easier for them to navigate their way through the school curriculum, and learning material becomes more effective.
Teachers. Teaching is simplified with the help of diagrams.

And many, many other categories of professions. They are effective not even in work, but in personal development, helping to think more clearly and put together your plans and dreams.

The following programs help you create mental maps on your computer; everyone will find a program with a user-friendly interface to suit themselves.

All Mind Map in rating

Canva

3.1

Many people are convinced that Canva is suitable for photo editing. But beyond that, the service lets you make beautiful headers, book covers, logos, website designs, and more. This is an easy tool for your first design projects. For more complex tasks, Photoshop is suitable, and beginners are advised to master the Canva service. A good bonus is that there is a functional free version.

Pros

Lots of free templates, pictures, videos, icons, etc.
Easy to use
Ability to work both in a browser and using applications for computers and smartphones
Saving the final project in a variety of formats
Creation of designs for different purposes

Cons

Severe limitations in terms of fonts

Draw.io

Draw.io creates graphic elements. It allows you to build block diagrams, make logical connections between them, and insert photos and pictures as well as text. The program is a good aid for planning, analysis and in the field of presentation creation. The application will be useful for top managers and executives of companies as a tool to build an accurate diagram of business processes. Draw.io is fully Russian-speaking with a clear interface.

Pros

Save files to Google Drive, OneDrive, or computer memory
Create a map without registering
Integrate the map into Jira and Trello
Use templates for different tasks: diagrams, maps, flow charts, business charts
Share maps with employees quickly and easily

Cons

The design is a bit boring

MindManager

MindManager is a program where interactive maps of any complexity are created. It helps to quickly cover a large amount of data and understand the picture as a whole, without wasting time studying all the details. Allows any level of complexity.

Pros

Increasing the efficiency of data processing and systematization
Creation of attractive interactive maps, graphs and charts
Support for cloud services
Structuring information and clarifying plans and projects

XMind

3.5

Xmind is an entertaining program for creating intelligent maps. Styles of design and templates of maps are varied, the interface is convenient and quality Russian-language translation. You can express your ideas in the form of a variety of charts.