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- Industry: Publishing
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Great package for mind-mapping and planning your work
Reviewed on 09/06/2019
I use it for mind-mapping my articles, presentations, and books. It's a powerful simple tool for...
I use it for mind-mapping my articles, presentations, and books. It's a powerful simple tool for that. And can form the basis of a great Prezi layout if you use the clip art. Mostly I like that it's a fast way for me to scope and think about an article or book. I typically use the 4MAT model (as originally developed by Bernice McCarthy in 1980) which creates a 4 way mind-map, starting with WHY in the top right quadrant then WHAT in the lower right, HOW in the lower left and continuing clockwise to create a branch about IF? in the top left quadrant. The WHY is all about "Why should people read/know/care about this?", then WHAT is it that I want them to know/do/feel, and HOW do they do this, then finally the IF? is all about What if? What if I (the reader) do this and it works or doesn't work? What if the next step is ... ? What if it everyone knew/did/felt this? 'What if?' is designed to stimulate the thinking processes based on the Why, What, How of the article/book/presentation. 4MAT is a good process and worth learning more about. I start with these 4 trees on the mind-map but the results can cover hundreds of branches as each branch stimulates new ideas.
Sometimes I also use it for building models for presentations. Other times for organizational charts or taxonomies. And sometimes I just data-dump a brainstorm of ideas for whatever I'm working on. The clip art and ability to use straight or curved lines, and format text as I like helps for communication also.
Pros
I've trialled or used a lot of mind mapping software and this is the one that I stick with. Mostly because it has two big criteria that I look for:
1. Ease of use - fast and intuitive
2. Flexibility - I can use a range of shapes and even the included clip art or my own images.
I love that it's also available on IOS devices but so far, have been content to use it mostly on my Mac.
I'm using XMind 8 Update 8 Pro via a license with Setapp (a subscription service that aggregates 200+ apps for $10/mth). I use enough of the Setapp utilities and apps that Xmind is basically free for me and that's just another big plus.
Cons
Nothing to dislike really. It ticks all the boxes for me. If anything, my main gripe would be that it's not as well known as some other software so it took me a while to find it. It was via the Setapp subscription that I first found it but it is now also in the Apple App Store.
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Perfect for Brainstorming and Organizing Ideas
Reviewed on 02/04/2018
xMind is a very useful application for brainstorming, organizing, and connecting ideas.
Great...
xMind is a very useful application for brainstorming, organizing, and connecting ideas.
Great ideas happen all the time inside your marvelous brain. But often and rather very quickly, these ideas fly away and are forgotten. Pen and paper works, but a digital version of mindmapping will help a lot with extra features (e.g., auto-arrange, backup, themes, gantt-chart view, presentation, easy sharing, etc.)
Pros
Mindmapping helps me to be creative, to organize and connect my ideas into an easily readable format. xMind has been my go-to mindmapping software for this.
I'm using version 8, and it has a much better UI (than other similar apps). The Pro features like Gantt-Chart helps me to use it for Project Implementations. The Walk-through (Presentation Mode) is great for presentation during meetings. It also allows to export to multiple formats like Jpg, pdf, etc. Also, backup using xMind Cloud works great for backup and easy sharing.
There are many pre-installed themes to make your mindmaps look formal or fun, or colorful, etc.
There are similar apps which are Cloud-based, but I prefer to have xMind, which is installed locally and available for use offline (since I'm not always connected to the Internet).
Cons
I'm using xMind on a Macbook, but it seems that up to now, smooth scrolling is not yet fixed by their devs. This has been brought up since 2014 (you may Google it) but still not supported. It's a shame because for me, Mac has the best touch pad/scrolling. On the other hand, I've used xMind in Windows and it scrolls smoothly using the trackpad/mouse with no problems.
- Industry: Pharmaceuticals
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
My opinion about Xmind
Reviewed on 02/05/2023
Pros
The ease of interacting with the menus and options
Cons
It's easier than other products to learn, I do'nt anything difficult.
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Full-featured Mindmap Tool
Reviewed on 28/06/2018
Xmind and Mindmapping (in general) is a must for everybody. It helps one to organize our brains...
Xmind and Mindmapping (in general) is a must for everybody. It helps one to organize our brains that's full of ideas. It just comes out naturally as we connect nodes of concepts/ideas.
Pro features are worth the price you pay for (e.g., brainstorming mode, presentation mode, gantt chart view). Sharing and backup is not a problem. And it allows you to sync across different devices (smartphone, laptop).
The export feature is A+ as well. It allows for easy conversion to high-res images, to pdf, to freemind (other mindmap formats).
Pros
Xmind helps me organize my ideas into a mindmap that is easy to manage (add, remove, connect nodes).
The presentation feature is very helpful whenever I use my mindmap as a storyboard outline during meetings.
I likewise use this app for Project Management. All project elements are mapped out and there's even a feature to put checkboxes, brainstorming, and gantt chart view.
The Windows version works flawlessly (scrolling etc.). For the Mac version, see below.
Cons
The Mac version still does not support smooth scrolling via Mouse/Touchpad. It makes it frustrating to navigate the mindmap. This has been reported a few years back, but still the same. Support/Dev team doesn't seem to be listening to public clamor.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Desktop Xmind is better as Online
Reviewed on 07/09/2022
XMind is a very good, user-friendly application. I would have continued with it. However, the...
XMind is a very good, user-friendly application. I would have continued with it. However, the online offer did its job
Pros
Desktop Xmind was initially free
Understandable, user-friendly interface
Easy to export, import
Cons
Desktop Xmind was initially free, then the online version was pushed
This transition prompted the move to Mind Mapping Software by MindManager
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Quick, simple, easy to understand
Reviewed on 18/01/2018
I can illustrate complex processes quickly in a short amount of time. When I show my mindmaps to...
I can illustrate complex processes quickly in a short amount of time. When I show my mindmaps to coworkers they're impressed and can easily understand the concept I'm trying to get across, which is a timesaver when we're trying to brainstorm the process behind a complicated project.
Pros
I like being able to illustrate complex processes quickly and simply. I use XMind often when brainstorming how to complete a project or show visually how a process works to my coworkers. It's easy to learn, and even the free version gives us enough options that it meets our needs. I was introduced to mindmapping by a coworker a couple of years ago, which is how I found XMind, and have used it frequently ever since.
Cons
Sometimes the layout of the tree you make can look a little strange and there's no way to change it. I wish we had a little more control over the spacing between the boxes and the lines connecting them, as sometimes a box can hang out too far or too close in your tree, and that can make things a little less visually appealing, but overall I don't have any major complaints.
- Industry: Utilities
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Native App for Mindmapping
Reviewed on 29/03/2019
Mind mapping tools abound. Xmind is my preferred native mind mapping application for its feature...
Mind mapping tools abound. Xmind is my preferred native mind mapping application for its feature set, ease of use for brainstorming, organizing ideas, and even project management.
Pros
I've used XMind for quite some years now and I have seen how much it has matured and the devs keep on refining and adding new features to it.
1. Presentation Mode - I find using Xmind easy for presentations in terms of navigation, options for branch/child expand/collapse or even the focus/blur.
2. Brainstorming Mode - I really love this new feature which helps me and my team to focus on bringing as many ideas as possible without filtering. Xmind facilitates capturing all these ideas into digital form.
3. Xmind Zen is a complete re-write of the Xmind main app. And it is more responsive and modern.
Cons
I wish they would consider my suggestion to save up and maximize screen real estate. The Top and Sidebars take so much space. Also, the icons tend to be too pixelated when zoomed in.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Mind Mapping Made Easy
Reviewed on 14/12/2017
I've tried a variety of mind mapping products and none of them hold a candle to Xmind. Part of a...
I've tried a variety of mind mapping products and none of them hold a candle to Xmind. Part of a very specific niche of software, Xmind's most powerful attribute is its simplicity. It doesn't try to do too much and what it does it does very well!!
Pros
I've used XMind for the better part of 5 years and it works exactly as intended. I've used it for everything from setting up website information architecture to mapping out org charts for the business. It's super intuitive and easy to use, with built in templates to help make development a snap. There are a variety of uses and XMind does a great job of illustrating the possibilities through their templates and tutorials.
Cons
XMind features 'drag and drop' technology that allows users to rearrange secondary and tertiary items as needed after creation. While a great concept in theory, the functionality can be a bit clunky at times, not allowing the user to drop the item in the desired location. The user interface makes building and modifying mind maps easy but it isn't the most attractive thing to look at - it could use a refresh and some modernization.
- Industry: Investment Management Software
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Free your mind from all the clutter
Reviewed on 12/01/2019
Pros
Mind mapping in general is great way of unleashing the power of our brains! XMind is just a wonderful and easy-to-use software that can facilitate this work. It comes with all the useful features like auto-arrange, adding comments, icons, and it comes with many user templates to begin with.
XMind can import your mindmaps to several formats (freemind, pdf, png/jpg, etc). I also love the brainstorming mode, and the presentation mode which I've frequently used for business meetings.
Cons
Too sad that XMind Cloud closed down. But it's ok since I can just save my xmind files on my shared drive. Also, the icons get easily pixelated when the mindmap is zoomed in or when printing in larger scale.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Easy to use Mind Mapping
Reviewed on 28/09/2020
Use it for organising everything from work to planning my own projects.
Use it for organising everything from work to planning my own projects.
Pros
Easy to set up and use with formats for different default mind maps. Easy to link to multiple sheets and set up larger and more complex maps.
Cons
Upgrade path and options for staying on previous version. Also having to have a subscription to export to other versions and other document types.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Fabulous for Capturing and Organizing Ideas and Processes
Reviewed on 14/10/2021
XMind is where I keep all my strategic plans in mind map format. It's hugely helpful for me to...
XMind is where I keep all my strategic plans in mind map format. It's hugely helpful for me to have a visual record of what I'm planning and how far I've got with the implementation. My mind maps include several which detail action steps, as well as different ones for specific strategies and tactics.
Once I have a mind map, I have a route to follow, and it helps me to avoid spending time on distractions. Mind maps keep me focused and XMind is so easy to use that I don't resist making plans, writing them down, and getting them done.
Pros
I love that XMind is so easy to use and yet so powerful. I remember thinking that it was very intuitive when I first tried it out, and as I use it more and more, I'm discovering that it's also surprisingly powerful.
I like that it's very quick to jot down my ideas and move them around to make them fit more logically into a sequence. I use the XMind Pro version which also offers a brainstorming feature which I use for catching all my thoughts before I know exactly how I want to organize them. Once I've figured that out, it's easy to move my ideas into the mind map. This is great for the way I work because I have so many thoughts and ideas and now I have a way to corral them until I can use them.
The presentation mode is very helpful, too, when I want to showcase only a part of the mind map for a client meeting, for instance. I can turn various sections of my mind map into slides which makes a large mind map much more manageable when it comes to explaining what I've been working on.
I also love that it comes with a Gantt Chart display which I can use to assign all the tasks on my mind map to team members, complete with deadlines and priorities.
Cons
There are two versions of XMind - the Pro which is desktop-based, and XMind 2021 which also includes a mobile version. The two versions are slightly different in their functions and which one you choose depends very much on your needs.
In my case, I wanted various aspects of both versions - the presentation mode, the brainstorming mode and the mobile mode and that combination means that I would have needed to buy both versions which is frustrating. In the end I went for XMind 8 Pro and am happy with it.
- Industry: Apparel & Fashion
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Mind mapping & Organizing At It’s Best!
Reviewed on 05/02/2020
Overall XMind has allowed to plan out my goals and strategize various campaigns with ease. Before...
Overall XMind has allowed to plan out my goals and strategize various campaigns with ease. Before using this software I would just keep ideas and plans in my head or write them down in an assortment of note books and loose paper. This approach worked for a while until I started misplacing and losing critical documents. Using XMind gives me the luxury of having all my rough ideas, plans, and strategies stored digitally on my computer, which I then can backup to various different sources for an added layer of protection.
Pros
What I liked most about this software is it’s ability for me to take my thoughts & ideas and organize them visually in way that makes achieving my personal or project goals and objectives more structured and easy to follow.
Cons
What I liked least about this software is the overall look and feel of the earlier versions that I was implementing before finally updating my software package. In my opinion the graphic user interface was very dated and reminded me of software programs released in the early 2000’s.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
If you need the Easy Drawing Your Mindmap, XMind is one good option
Reviewed on 12/12/2019
I can easier manage my fishbone ideas and setting them up in printed paper for sharing with our...
I can easier manage my fishbone ideas and setting them up in printed paper for sharing with our staff
Pros
Very easy to draw my mindmap, can make an isolated spot and decide whether we want to link to any idea or just standalone in that topic issue as well.
Cons
After their last took away the Cloud Platform... It is totally like a robbed buyer, as there is nothing to replace for us. Become a lesser feature since then. They almost a be like a crossed platform, just sometimes there are some Alien Text or different paragraphing issue when you open them on Both Mac and Windows :(
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Best mind mapping and brainstorming software
Reviewed on 09/09/2022
Pros
XMind is the best mind mapping and brainstorming software. It's very easy to use and can be used for capturing ideas, consolidating information, clarifying complex problems. As a Software Testing professional, Blogger I have found this Software very useful.
Cons
As of today haven't experienced any issues.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Excellent if you don't need all the bells and whistles of top end mind mapping tools
Reviewed on 20/10/2021
Pros
Very easy to learn and teach to others. Has all the basic functionality of a mind mapping tool
Cons
Takes way to long to load. The delete button doesn't work anymore. Links get broken if you move linked documents and folders.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
A great replacement at an excellent price!
Reviewed on 22/04/2019
Pros
I have been an avid user of mind mapping software for more than a decade ,however, ever since I moved over to mac I have not found a great replacement for Mind Manager (which I used on Windows). After trying several other options I recently tried XMind and I am incredibly happy with the experience - it ticks all the boxes I wanted and also ticked a few that I did not know I needed until now. Some of the good points are easy and quick visual mind mapping. It also allows clear and visual relationships, groupings and icons.
The price is amazing at only a few dollar per month. The experience of onboarding was also very simple.
Cons
At this point I do not have anything negative to say about XMind - excellent software at a great price.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Best mindmapping tool for Mac
Reviewed on 10/05/2020
Awesome tool for mind mapping, overall love the product.
Awesome tool for mind mapping, overall love the product.
Pros
- Easy to use software for brainstorming and mind mapping
- A lot of inbuilt templates available
- Rich features like images, icons to ease visualizing.
Cons
- The free version does not support collaborative mind mapping.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Excellent tool for Mind mapping
Reviewed on 23/08/2019
Pros
Mind mapping brings a lot of clarity in the thought process and Xmind does a wonderful job of using mind maps. They have a lot of templates that can be used as well.
Cons
Not much. The software is very nice indeed.
- Industry: Higher Education Software
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Intuitive and Visually Pleasant Mind Mapping Software
Reviewed on 18/07/2019
Great brainstorming software that has many surprising uses
Great brainstorming software that has many surprising uses
Pros
XMind offers an opportunity to map thoughts in a visual "mind map" that is aesthetically pleasing. We use this in many different ways, but perhaps the most unique was to flesh out our company's organizational chart in a succinct image with attractive colors.
Cons
Although there are lots of formatting options, colors, shapes, and sizes, a bit more functionality or customization capabilities would go a long way.
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Excellent Mind Mapping Tool for Brainstorming and Organizing Ideas!
Reviewed on 30/06/2018
Pros
XMind is simple, intuitive and easy to use. It has a lot of features that will let your mind map look and feel the way you want it to. You have access to pre-installed themes which can make your maps look really neat.
You can have xmind stored locally on your computer or the cloud. I like how they give you the option to do so.
I love how they have included a Gnatt view which can let you see start and end dates, priority and progress of the tasks.
You have the ability to export the mind maps to other formats but only for the paid versions.
Cons
Xmind has a free version and paid version. With the free version, you are limited to a few ways you can export the mind map. Which is expected as the paid version should give you all the features and the free should just give you a taste of what it can do.
I think navigating around the mind map could be a little easier as I have seen other tools like MindMeister be able to navigate easier. Not a deal breaker at all though.
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Clean and Intuitive
Reviewed on 30/04/2018
Pros
I'm using XMind on my new iMac and it's great. I use Mac because I like how the operating system and hardware stays out of my, so I can complete my work. XMind follows this philosophy of minimalism design with maximum functionality. There is also a "zen mode" which is full screen with no menus. I quickly figured the most basic functions and keystrokes without a tutorial or guide. Minimal and intuitive!
Cons
The cost is kind of high for a mind mapping tool. After all, I'm not sure how much I will use the software on a daily basis to warrant subscribing every six months. But then again, when I factor in my time, and the incalculable value of 'getting things done'. It seems to be well worth it.
- Industry: Broadcast Media
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Highly recommended for mind mapping
Reviewed on 20/11/2019
helps with brainstorming and getting my thoughts on paper
really good for initial project planning...
helps with brainstorming and getting my thoughts on paper
really good for initial project planning and then moving into excel or Project
Pros
ease of use, intuitive to use if you are a mind mapper
export options make it easy to transfer project plans to Excel or project
Cons
takes some getting used to, especially when trying to figure out how to link items
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
one of the best mind mapping tool
Reviewed on 05/12/2022
Pros
many functionalities compared to its competitor
Cons
visual layout not so good compared to other tool
- Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
I use XMind to manage information in visual way, to create notes & presentations in many views.
Reviewed on 06/02/2018
time saver, notes keeper, presentations option
time saver, notes keeper, presentations option
Pros
XMind has great options to present information in many, different ways - as timeline, trees, org charts,... If we use task information, we can manage topics with Gantt chart view. It's easy to share documents in many ways. It's easy to develop document with visual elements like icons and images.
Cons
It would be great to see more advanced options in project management controlling area and maybe cooperation with MS Excel as data source.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great tool to build Sitemaps
Reviewed on 19/12/2019
Build very fast visual sitemaps and maps with a beautiful interface.
Build very fast visual sitemaps and maps with a beautiful interface.
Pros
This is a very friendly and useful tool to build sitemaps and other maps very easy with a beautiful interface.
Cons
Xmind could have more templates to build sitemaps and other maps. It could be useful for many people.
