Free Mind Mapping Software and Outliners / Brainstorming Tools

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Check out this list of free mind mapping software and brainstorming tools we compiled for you. How can you use mind mapping software? Many things! You can use it to outline the chapters of your book, create the character profiles, make to do lists and much more!

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Freemind (http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/) - The definitive Free Mind mapping solution. Good that it can be used on different operating systems such as Windows and Mac. I love this free mind mapping software as it is very easy to use and a great way of managing and recording meetings live.

Mindjet (http://mindjet.com/index1.html) - World leading mid mapping software. Have different installation files for windows and mac. Free trial for 30-days available and would costs $349 for full license copy (windows).

Mindomo (http://www.mindomo.com) - Mindomo is available in web and desktop version. Basic account is free which is limited to 3 maps and comes with basic import and export functionality. Premium plan starts at $6 per month.

Mindmeister (http://www.mindmeister.com/) - Unique real-time brainstorming software. Free version has limitations to create up to 3 mind maps. Best feature is that import from other popular mind mapping software such as FreeMind and Mind Manager is possible.

Gliffy (http://www.gliffy.com/) - Web based flow chart creator. Free for 30 days and then it will cost you $5 per user. Gliffy can help in creating various types of diagrams like UML, ER, Floor plan etc. It is more useful to programmers and architects than authors.

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