We continue the series "Work from home", today we will introduce applications that allow you to create mind maps. In the previous part, we summarized the tools working with time management.

A mind map is a diagram (shape, scheme) representing words, thoughts, ideas, and tasks arranged radially around a central word or thought. Mind maps are used to graphically record ideas and visualize the thought process. They can be used in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, writing and many other activities.

MindMeister

MindMeister is an online tool that allows you to visualize a new innovation or idea, capture its essence, develop it and share it with other users. It is suitable for individual creative tasks such as brainstorming, but also for planning complex projects. The tool is always available via a web browser.

The tool offers:

• teamwork on innovation map
• partial cottages in the creation of individual points of the innovation map
• sharing and printing innovation maps
• history of maps and return to them
• presentation mode
• secure backups
• email support
• export to MS Office applications

SpiderScribe

The tool allows you to connect different types of information and visualize the creation of a new idea. In addition to text, you can work with images, maps, documents or events. There is also a free version, where you can use unlimited access to map data and 3MB shared space.

The tool allows:

• work with texts, images, MS Office files
• templates for events and maps
• easy and secure map sharing
• quick search inside maps
• thumbnail preview
• real-time collaboration
• navigation panel for managing large maps
• printing, exporting to images and MS Office
• embedding maps on your own website

Popplet

Popplet is a tool for creating concept maps supplemented with text, images or video. The tool is very intuitive and also beginners or students can work with it. The result is custom mind maps, diagrams, and diagrams that can include text, custom images, videos, and photographs.

The tool offers:

• copying and pasting pictures and videos
• creating images directly in the application
• work with texts
• toolbar, drawing tools
• iOS compatibility
• creation of annotations
• adding URL links

Mindomo

Mindomo is a sophisticated online application for creating mind maps and projects. The free version offers the ability to create three maps and one project. More advanced features allow you to insert videos, create tasks, notes or comments, and offer a wide range of templates and layouts.

The application allows:

• real-time collaboration, brainstorming
• creating hyperlinks and attachments
• recording videos and sounds, searching, creating and inserting images
• export maps to images and MS Office
• presentation to maps
• student accounts
• revision history

XMind

Among other applications for creating mind maps, XMind excels especially in the number of mind map appearance settings. XMind is offered in both free and paid versions. Even the free variant offers enough functions to create a quality result.

The application offers:

• easy sharing on a local network
• Drill Down - a tool that allows you to focus on a specific branch of your mind map
• merging individual maps
• multipage printing
• creating images from maps and their parts
• advanced map search filter
• audio notes

iMindMap

iMindMap presents mind maps for the most demanding ones. The iMindMap application is the flagship product of the well-known ThinkBuzan brand, which is directly supported by the inventor of mind maps Tony Buzan. The tool is very comprehensive and designed for frequent and experienced users. ThinkBuzan offers a seven-day trial version of its application.

The tool offers:

• national localization and support
• 3D visualization
• custom libraries of images, icons and styles
• Pop-up context menu
• synchronization of online group work
• smart help for branch design
• work with many audiovisual formats