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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    MindManager

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AMindManager is a mind mapping and project management tool that aims to boost users’ productivity. It is designed to facilitate a wide range of project types, and includes cross-platform functionality and 3rd party integrations.

    $105

    per year

    Microsoft Visio

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft offers Visio, a diagramming tool for building flowcharts, diagrams (e.g. network diagrams), org charts and floor plans, available online as a subscription and also in enterprise level packages (e.g. Visio Professional).

    $5

    per month per user

    Pricing
    MindManagerMicrosoft Visio
    Editions & Modules
    MindManager for Microsoft Teams
    $105
    per year
    Annual Subscription
    $179
    per year
    Organizations
    Contact sales team
    Visio Plan 1
    $5.00
    per month per user
    Visio Plan 2
    $15.00
    per month per user
    Visio Standard 2024
    $309.99
    one-time fee On-premises diagramming solution, licensed for one PC
    Visio Professional 2024
    $579.99
    one-time fee On-premises diagramming solution, licensed for one PC
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MindManagerMicrosoft Visio
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    MindManagerMicrosoft Visio
    Considered Both Products
    Alludo
    Chose MindManager
    Previously we used and loved Microsoft Visio, but the product has not improved much. The subscription pricing also increased so Visio is only licensed to users who need it. Everybody else now uses MindManager.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    The primary reason for the switch was that I needed a lighter, no-frills tool. I saved big time on the licensing cost. A major need was the cross-OS platform, and this tool works irrespective of MacOS and Windows. I could not have found a better tool. Lucidchart is the next …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    - the feature which are relevant for the majority of users are available in MindManager, and these feature can be learned easily and quickly; the alternative tools are more powerful (but have a lot of feature the standard user does not need) and are more expensive and difficult …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    MindManager excels in visualizing complex ideas and projects through interactive mind maps and flowcharts, making it superior to traditional list-based tools. Its intuitive interface, robust features like task management, and integration with various platforms streamline …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    They were very similar but the plugin options allowed us to use a third party software to benefit our line of work which was very specific.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Word in Outline view creates outlines but it is not possible to add pictures nor keep it in a coherent tree presentation.
    Powerpoint are individual slides where the audience see only the current slides without looking at its relation with all other topics. When deploying a …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Did not use any. However, there are now some useful links to AI programs which create very interesting maps, really is just another way of outputting AI search results. These take the form of add ins so are not all that common now. Still it is easy to find them on line.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I've used a stack of other tools for Mind Maps but the one that pops into mind is Miro. Whilst MM doesn't look as pretty as Miro, the usability far outweights Miro and other tools alike. For example, Miro looks great but I find it cumbersome to join the dots or add or remove …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Each does very similar things. I like Miro because it is very easy to allow anyone to collaborate without having to have a file saved anywhere. Visio is great if you have spent a lot of time learning the ins and outs of it. I prefer Mind Manager for presentation and …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Our network is fluid. Previously, we had used software that allowed us to make changes to a fiber route, ring diagram, etc. immediately. It was easy to maintain and update. It allowed the Planner/Engineer to be creative and tell a story with their Market Assignments. When we …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    We actually use all of them. We chose MindManager as we wanted to try out some new software in case it would be a better fit than the others. So far, while better, we haven't been using it extensively. We will most likely look to purchase some other software since MindManager …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I like that MindManager is local software instead of a cloud-based service like MindMeister. This lets me work on a map even when I don't have internet access. It's also faster and more fully-featured.

    Visio is a cumbersome tool for mind mapping, as it is optimized for design …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I used to use Visio because MindManager didn't have an adequate process flow tool (which I always thought was strange). Now that it does, I am more than happy to stay within the same tool to take advantage of the other capabilities of MindManager like filtering and being able …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Xmind is not nearly as intuitive as MindManager. It is just as powerful, but there is a steeper learning curve. Lucidchart is a great cloud application, but web apps are often shunned in corporate environments where there are still concerns about storing intellectual property …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    MindManager is much easier to use.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    None.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I actually use all these tools for different purposes. OneNote isn't ideal, but it's on my Mac, PC and iPad and all the notes are seamlessly available everywhere. Mindjet is better for documenting things that can be grouped or put into hierarchies. Visio is (for me) a …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Visio is a great mini-cad, layout and work flow design tool, however, it is cumbersome and requires more work that MindManager. Same for MS Project - bulky when the light design on MindManager works faster and easier for a non-power user.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    It is way easier and better to use.
    Incentivized
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Visio
    Microsoft Visio is easier to use than MindManager from the user experience. Whilst MindManager is lightweight and supports the browser which make it great with sharing diagrams, its display with information is not always intuitive especially when it becomes too nested. For …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Visio
    MindManager and Visio are similar however MindManager doesn’t give you the same customization. Visio is definitely preferred when it comes to mapping out processes and documenting future and current state.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    MindManagerMicrosoft Visio
    Mind Mapping
    Comparison of Mind Mapping features of MindManager and Microsoft Visio
    Feature
    MindManager
    7.3
    56 Ratings
    Microsoft Visio
    -
    Ratings
    Cross-Platform Compatibility7.343 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable Templates7.351 Ratings00 Ratings
    Import and Export Options7.053 Ratings00 Ratings
    Real-time Collaboration Tools6.538 Ratings00 Ratings
    Drag-and-Drop Capabilities8.048 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notes and Attachments8.051 Ratings00 Ratings
    Color and Style Customization7.752 Ratings00 Ratings
    Presentation Mode7.145 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with Task Management6.940 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mind Map Revision History6.932 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    MindManagerMicrosoft Visio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (250 ratings)
    8.1
    (70 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (24 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (19 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (16 ratings)
    7.3
    (14 ratings)
    Online Training
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.8
    (6 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.9
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)