XMind - free open-source desktop mind-mapping software

Filed under: Business, Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Commercial, Freeware, Open Source

Mind maps have become a pretty mainstream way to brainstorm. Children as young as grade one are being taught how to create mind maps on paper as a brainstorming technique. If you've been interested in using mind mapping, but have been turned off by the surprisingly high cost of the commercial mind mapping products, you might want to check out XMind.

XMind is a free and open-source desktop mind mappping tool that is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and even as a zip file that contains self-contained portable versions for all three platforms.

XMind also offers a commercial version called XMind Pro which offers business-focused features like Brainstorming and Presentation mode, additional security, Gantt chart view, and the ability to export to PDF, Word, PowerPoint, MindManager, and Freemind. XMind Pro costs $49US for a one-year subscription.

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