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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    MindManager

    Score8.3 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

    Xmind

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AHong Kong based Xmind offers their diagramming tool featuring a range of templates, alternate brainstorming and presentation modes, a clip art library, and export to a wide variety of file types (e.g. PDF, JPG, Word or Excel, etc.).

    $5.99

    per month

    Pricing
    MindManagerXmind
    Editions & Modules
    MindManager for Microsoft Teams
    $105
    per year
    Annual Subscription
    $179
    per year
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MindManagerXmind
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    MindManagerXmind
    Considered Both Products
    Alludo
    Chose MindManager
    integration, drag and drop and many other features are not supported by Xmind
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    MindManager has more options, and Xmind is more minimalistic. MindManager allows us a greater range of functionality.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I like to be able to work offline, so MindMeister was not a good choice.
    I do use Xmind when I need more elaborate formatting capabilities.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    For my day-to-day need, I use Xmind. Simpler, cheaper.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I have tried Xmind but MindManager has way more capabilities. Over the last decade, MindManager grew exponentially in terms of its capabilities, especially in the area of project management (not only traditional waterfall type of project management but agile type of project …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I am pretty much accustomed to using MindManager. Used Xmind only on a limited basis.
    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
    SImply put, MindManager is the only enterprise focused mind mapping utility that can attach to data and use conditional formatting to give a true visual image to translate the complexity of the data that lies beneith. The closest coparison is Xmind. However MindManager is …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Integrates with Microsoft Office suite, network infrastructure, and web links. Remains efficient even after adding multiple links.

    Intégration avec la suite Office de Microsoft et les infrastructures réseaux et lien web. Reste performant même après l'ajout de plusieurs liens.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Particularly in the area of development and joint collaboration with other customers, this enables us to show, explain and develop content directly to teams, for example. The advantage over other products. It is simply a great simplification in the context of collaboration with …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    As starte in 2010 as an "early adopter" a lot of experience with MindManager has been gained over time. MindManager is in use as a "working horse" in my environment. While MindManager has pretty well managed to further develop the technology and to adapt with fast changing IT …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I have used a few others in the past (not listed in your product search, such as Freemind). I don't recall all of the Mind Mapping products I've tried, but MindManager definitely felt the most complete as a product and had a much more professional feel.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Much more efficient and professional.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    MindManager has many functions that others don't allow. Users can also use it offline rather than relying on an internal connection. It works with many standard business software programs that other products do not. This makes it very applicable for the workplace, as it helps …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I choose to move to MindManager because it has more functionalities for managing tasks and projects.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Well, it is more useful.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I think each of these have many positives, however from my perspective being a private business I do not want to invest in other solutions unless they have a major differentiator. My main temptation to move would be to a product that would allow me to share via Google or MS …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    MindManager has many more capabilities
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    It is different from other project management software because it is easy to use and can be used by just about anyone. With its intuitive interface, you can create mind maps and brainstorm up to four levels of notes and ideas. It has over 50 predefined shapes to capture your …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    MindManager is by far the most feature rich and capable solution in the market today. The key reasons for selecting MindManager as the tool of choice are:
    1. Breadth of templates and document types (beyond the conventional mind map).
    2. Ability to import and export to different file …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Cost and ease of use.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Better compatibility with Mac and Ipad.

    Incentivized
    Xmind
    Chose Xmind
    MindManager:
    • We used MindManager on Windows for many years and were happy with the product. However, at some point, MindJet dramatically raised the price which we grudgingly accepted. At some point, we switched to Macs and the MindManager on a Mac is a very different product. …
    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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    TrustRadius Insights
    MindManagerXmind
    Highlights

    TrustRadius
    Research Team Insight
    Published

    Both XMind and MindManager are mind mapping tools, a type of diagramming software. Each tool includes concept ideation features that aim to help users create topics and visualize relationships between them. MindManager and XMind are both preferred by enterprise businesses on TrustRadius, though XMind offers a forever free version for personal use while MindManager does not. 

    Features 

    Each product includes a range of mind mapping and productivity features, including: 

    • Various types of mindmap templates (radial map, fishbone, treemap, matrix, timeline, org charts, free-form, concept, flow-chart, etc.) 
    • Ability to export maps as PNG, SVG, PDF, and markdown files
    • Map customization using colors, fonts, stickers, bubbles, themes, boundaries, shapes, etc. 
    • Ability to link to other files or webpages within maps 
    • Ability to add notes to specific topics or relationships within the map 

    Both products have a few unique features as well. For example, XMind allows users to view a written map outline, insert chemical and mathematical equations, and directly share their map via email, on social media platforms, and through note-taking applications. The platform also offers mobile and desktop applications and allows users to log into up to five devices with one subscription.

    MindManager has a winder variety of mindmap templates than XMind, including templates for ven diagrams, funnels, onion charts, and Kanban-style charts. It also has a set of project planning and management features such as adding resources and priority markers to topics, Gantt charts, topics task tags, start & end dates, task duration and effort levels, and the ability to assign tasks to other users.

    Limitations 

    When compared with MindManager, XMind’s biggest limitation is the lack of robust project management features, including Gantt charts and task creation and assignment. 

    On the other hand, MindManager’s main limitation is that it does not have a flexible pricing model and does not have a forever free version, while XMind does. MindManager also does not offer mobile applications. 

    Pricing

    Both products have a one-time license fee, however, XMind also offers biannual and annual subscription pricing options as well.  

    XMind offers a basic version of its software for free and has subscription-based pricing that starts at $40 per 6 months or $60 per year. Users can also pay a one-time license fee of $129 for access to XMind Pro 8.x. XMind offers a special discount for students, teachers, and education institutions. 

    While MindManager doesn’t have a forever free version, it does offer a 30-day free trial. After that, it has a one-time license fee of $349 for Windows and Mac desktop applications. It also has a ‘special licensing program’ for enterprise and government users, though prices for these plans are not disclosed on MindManager’s website. 

    Which Is Right For You?

    Both products provide users with robust mind mapping features, but each has different ideal use cases. 

    XMind is a great option for individuals looking for easy to use mind mapping software for personal use. It’s a good fit for concept ideation and workflow mapping. However, it may not be the right solution for large organizations looking for diagramming software with built-in project management features. 

    MindManager is better suited for teams that need software to help them ideate, manage, track, and execute projects. It can also handle complex topics mapping and visualize relationships between topics, tasks, and processes. However, MindManager is not ideal for users looking for a free mind mapping software for personal use.

    Features
    MindManagerXmind
    Mind Mapping
    Comparison of Mind Mapping features of MindManager and Xmind
    Feature
    MindManager
    7.3
    56 Ratings
    Xmind
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    Cross-Platform Compatibility7.343 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Customizable Templates7.351 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Import and Export Options7.053 Ratings9.72 Ratings
    Real-time Collaboration Tools6.638 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Drag-and-Drop Capabilities8.048 Ratings9.22 Ratings
    Notes and Attachments8.051 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    Color and Style Customization7.752 Ratings5.82 Ratings
    Presentation Mode7.145 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Integration with Task Management6.940 Ratings6.72 Ratings
    Mind Map Revision History6.932 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    MindManagerXmind
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (250 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (24 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (19 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.5
    (16 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.8
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 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)