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FreeMind
FreeMind

FreeMind is an open source mind mapping software that enables you to visualize ideas, projects, concepts, brainstorming, internet research or any other task that can benefit from a structured overvi ...

Average of 7 user ratings: 5


  • Mar 14, 2008
  • For version:
  • 0.8

quote  Very good value for money  quote

  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

I would always rather use a product that is not a Microsoft product, and I especially support Open Source products (like Open Office). FreeMind is a really good tool for mind mapping. (Make sure to briefly look through the Help and Sample.) It seems to be still in development mode, but this version does all that it needs to. In its current form it is great!

user Review by: robertbbrain
First post


  • Jul 04, 2007
  • For version:
  • 0.8

quote  Wonderful little tool!  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I had briefly used MS`s OneNote on a friend`s computer, and have downloaded lots of different note organizing software in search of something that would do a similar job. This actually seems to have all I could ever need. My thanks to the developers of this tool!!

user Review by: Sumariel
First post


  • Oct 16, 2006
  • For version:
  • 0.8

quote  Great software!  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This is a great mind-mapping software, that misses nothing related to the commercial products. Strongly suggested to everybody who needs to organize ideas.

user Review by: MarcoN (9)
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  • Oct 06, 2006
  • For version:
  • 0.8

quote  Great software  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

When I first heard about mind maps 3 years ago I was skeptical. When I actually made my first mind map 2 months ago - I was hooked on the concept, and went searching for mindmap software. Freemind allowed me to easily create a summary of all concepts covered each day in my class. A very useful and functional tool. Highly recommended.

user Review by: OzBrad (23)
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  • Jun 23, 2006
  • For version:
  • 0.8

quote  Great program  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I seem to use Freemind more and more - probably more than any other program. Any project to be planned; notes from a meeting - all can be organized brilliantly with Freemind. It has great keyboard shortcuts - making it amazingly fast to use. It's just a great program.

user Review by: raylec
First post


  • May 31, 2006
  • For version:
  • 0.8

quote  Freemind is worth a look  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

It took me about twenty minutes of tinkering with the concept of making "Mindmaps" before I was sold on the idea. FreeMind allows to to map your thoughts in a way reminiscent of doing outlines but with tons of tools to organize and visualize your ideas. I'm sold on it and have already used it to organize a job search and write an article!

user Review by: jcoston (4)
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  • May 29, 2006
  • For version:
  • 0.8

quote  Excellent mindmapping tool  quote

  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

I wasn't convinced of this MindMapping stuff in general. But now with the help of Freemind it is something I use quite often. People who are willing to try MindMapping should try it with Freemind. And make sure to look at the documentation (you'll find it in the Help menu). It shows the potential and some very good ease of use tips.

user Review by: aschrage (4)
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