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Edgar
Verified reviewer
Museums and Institutions, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2021
Brain Storming for Pros
You wouldn't believe me if I told you that every big project in our organization starts as a mind map, and Mind Manager works best for us. But mind mapping is only the beginning, with its new templates including Kanban boards, timelines and process mapping, your main idea just keeps on growing.
PROSI've tried many mind mapping softwares but no one is as simpler as Mind Manager. The main problem I've found is the correct organization of ideas (and reorganizing them as you go along), but navegation and idea organization is quite simple and intuitive. The ability to export your mind mapping to Office apps like Excel and Powerpoint make report making a simpler and faster process.
CONSWith the years its development has made Mind Manager a lot faster and intuitive. It would be great if selecting items and copying them into other apps would give you the option to paste as text, image, or even vector.
Reasons for switching to MindManager
Price and ease of use. Exporting options across MS Office apps is flawless.
Tegid
E-Learning, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2019
Kanban and Mind Manager
As a task manager it is awesome and also helps in ideation sessions.
PROSThe functionality is incredible. If I have an idea, it has a function or feature to help me realize that idea. From kanban boards to integrating with Kira (through a third party integration tool).
CONSIt feels a little dated and you can't scroll using the work space this means having to use the scroll bar constantly. Using the mouse wheel to zoom would also be useful.
Reason for choosing MindManager
For the time being, imindmap is no longer being developed and Ayoa is not quite there in functionality.
Derek
Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2020
You hijacked my screen to advertise
I've just uninstalled it because it posts adverts on my laptop screen, which I find intrusive - and there is no way of turning them off. I consider my laptop screen private space. In my view, it is extremely arrogant to use the privilege of having software installed to post product adverts. I will never use Mindjet Mindmanager again.
PROSIt's a great tool that allows one to create mindmaps and other conceptual diagrams easily
CONSIt posts adverts for itself on my screen. The formatting of the notes is very temperamental. I would have used it much more if it had better formatting capabilities, especially for tables.
Ilia
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2021
About MindManager
Overall super positive as everything seems to work.
PROSI was fortunate enough to have installed MindManager on my workstation. Initially the idea was to use it for Flow Charts as I dislike using Visio and wanted an alternative. I don't regret my decision. Mind Manager is fairly intuitive, the design is clean with large icons (the layout in Visio was one of the reasons I wanted to try something else). I also like the fact that it integrates with Microsoft tools such as Teams and Outlook.
CONSI don't think that I've used it enough to uncover any particular issues. The only problem I had was learning how to use it quickly enough and that was helped by the tutorials which can be accessed within MindManager itself.
Reasons for switching to MindManager
I disliked the design and the layouts. I prefer larger icons and a clean look and feel.
Ganjar
Verified reviewer
Higher Education, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2019
Jumbled ideas? No need to worry anymore!
Mindmanager is essential for me. It helps me to explore ideas before writing it as scientific journals or before preparing the idea for a classroom seminar.
PROSHave you ever felt that you have lots of great ideas but they are too tangled? That instead of feeling excitement on delivering these ideas, you are feeling overwhelmed instead? Well, fear no more! Mindmanager is there for you to help with this issue! Mindmanager allows users to create a mind map of an idea. It is very easy to use and has a simple, smooth user interface which allows users to straight away delve into the business: creating pathways to explore and express their ideas. Mindmanager allows users to add icons or change colours to boxes, making it easier for users to highlight certain parts of ideas. It also allows drag-and-drop to organise ideas collected through brainstorming sessions.You can also tag ideas and present them collectively in tag view. The best part is that you can convert your mind map into presentation slides, making it easier for you to communicate your ideas to wider audience.
CONSMindmanager is a commercial application, which requires users to pay. You can use the free, 30-days trial version to test whether the application suits your need before paying the price of the application.
Steve
Verified reviewer
Architecture & Planning, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2020
Instant ROI for the Mercedes Benz of Mind Mapping Tools
Education, facilitation, planning, team management, and sharing of meeting results/next steps.
PROSThe look is great and the integration with Microsoft couldn't be better. MindManager 21 even integrates with MS Teams (beyond the already tight integration with the other MS Office tools)! This tool has been something I have used for 20+ years, every version, and it has helped me tremendously for any planning, facilitation, or management project. I always recommend it highest in terms of a Mind Mapping tool.
CONSI think the Cloud channel and synchronous collaboration possibilities there need to be much better explained. Plus, live help on the MindManager site would be a big plus, as I often have questions and it can sometimes be hard to connect with them. Finally, their invoicing system is terrible and must be fundamentally upgraded.
Reason for choosing MindManager
MindManager has the best look and the best relationship with Microsoft.
Torgrim
Verified reviewer
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed January 2019
The best knowledge manager and planner out there
MindManager is my preferred tool for tackling the day, and it's the first program I start each day, and the last I close before bedtime.
PROSThe ease and speed of entering and visualising my information. And the ease and speed of restructurering and making sense of my information.
CONSNo sync of preferences, my (daily maps) panel, etc. between my computers (office and home).
Bishrut
Information Technology and Services, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2022
MindManager Review
My overall experience with MindManager has been really good, it has helped me brainstorm ideas with my team and also helped me arrange presentations with its tools and diagrams. It reforms my dispersed thoughts and ideas into visual maps and diagrams. It has been of great use for achieving my personal and organizational success.
PROSThe things that I liked most about MindManager are as follows, - It is a quick and simple method for project management, planning, and collaboration - It facilitates improved conclusions and decision-making by presenting information that makes concepts understandable - It helps in making data visualization simple and understandable while presenting - It is really intuitive and simple to use
CONSThe things that I liked the least about MindManager are as follows, - It posts many advertisements which disturbs my pc screen - It is a bit old fashioned
Nairoby
Verified reviewer
Telecommunications, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed September 2018
The relationship between value and price speak of it
In my experience the use of the SW has made the work much easier, especially to make it more visual or for a presentation of a project
PROSI love using MindManager for mental maps and individual or group brainstorms, it is exactly like drawing on a sheet of paper with a pencil, with the great advantage of having shapes and icons to add and make the work more visual and attractive. Organize ideas in a clean way. It is relatively easy to use.
CONSPrivative tool, only for windows, I have not been able to update the version since I can not pay for it, the cost is high. There are functions that I still do not learn to use and there is not enough documentation or forums in my opinion.
Graciela
Consumer Services, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2022
MindManager a great tool for great business
My experience was good and i like this software.
PROSWhen I was using this software i notice that the differents tools have a good use and are really useful, those tools and functions are the best thing in this software because it let us to have a great management
CONSIt's a little bit difficult to understand, bit when you learn how, it's really useful.
Alioune
Professional Training & Coaching, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2020
MIndmanager le meilleur logiciel de Mindmapping
Ne peut plus m'en passer dans la vie personnelle comme professionnelle. Ai même initié mes enfants
PROSFonctionnalités Puissance collaborative
CONSPrix Intégration Nécessite une formation
Reason for choosing MindManager
Meilleur de tous les points de vue, plus professionnel, plus ergonomique
Reasons for switching to MindManager
Plus simple? plus professionnel
Mark
Marketing and Advertising, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2018
Long time user - I like it a lot. It's fairly robust. They force you to pay for upgrades.
It's helped me organize, brainstorm and present in my business for many years. It's solid and dependable.
PROSIt gets used a lot! It's very intuitive and seems to not have wasted features you wouldn't use. It's quick and not bogged down at all. The maps look really sharp and professional so can be used on screen shares and look like a champ.
CONSPrice and forced upgrade expenses if you want them. It's understandable to have paid upgrades every now and then. MindJet has always NOT had their client base truly in mind. Even back with their mobile app ... they were charging a monthly price for that when all we needed was to access our maps and be able to make minor adjustments. This company puts out a good product, but their view of your client base does not show that they have our best interest in mind, but rather siphon out all the cash they can get. Not a long term customer centric leadership in my experience.
Toni
Banking, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2020
I love this software!
I use MindManager daily for brainstorming sessions, meeting minutes, project planning, scheduling, etc. The ability to branch out from a single thought in as many directions as I want to go helps me to think about the topic rather than making an orderly list. Additionally, once everything is out there in the mindmap, it is easy to move things around to reorganize thoughts, add additional thoughts/ideas or sub-points, or put things in a specific order. I cannot imagine life without this application.
PROSIt is a non-linear way of representing thoughts, lists, brainstorms, etc. Because it is non-linear, the user can utilize more of the canvas to list out points, sub-points, sub-sub-points, etc.
CONSThat's a tough one! I have heard that some people have a hard time moving branches where they want them because of the snap-to feature, but it has never really been much of a problem for me.
Mike
Information Technology and Services, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2017
Power User
I have used just about every version of MindManager since 2002. I have been a beta tester and a MindManager trainer. The latest version of the software is excellent with a large number of advanced features including HTML 5 export which allows maps to be opened in all web browsers without having the Mindjet application. Maps are navigable and in the same resolution as original. Other new features include a timeline map type and integration with many other apps through Zappier. Mindmanager is just one of many mind mapping applications and positions itself firmly in the business market with tight integration with MS Office and other business tools such as Sharepoint. It's market positioning makes it one of the more expensive Mind Mapping tools on the market but its rich feature set and ease of use makes up for the premium pricing. Similar levelMindMapping packages are iMindMap which is unique in its rich formatting capability that most closely follows Tony Buzzan's original Mind Mapping concepts and Mind Genius with a unique project focus.
PROSEase of use and high resolution of text, excellent integration with MS Office apps, Zappier integration possibilities, built in browser pane for fast context based research
CONSSome advanced features are hard to find in menu structure if you are unfamiliar
Wojciech
Professional Training & Coaching, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2018
I use Mindjet MindManager to manage information in visual way, ready to share in many other formats.
time saver, great ToDo dashboard supporter, excellent visual management supporter during meetings
PROSWhat I love in MindManager is: contextual information management (tags, group of tags, icons, attachments, links, notes). In controlling area, great is calculation option - easy way to write functions. There is great integration w/ MS Office (Outlook, Excel). Excellent views of 1 document: Gantt chart, Schedule, Outline, Map, Priorities. Interesting thing is to use conditional formatting to present important topics with specific data.
CONSI hope to see more options in reporting area - to export map as more specific document, to share information with others.
Miquiel
Entertainment, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT