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GitMind
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Free
Free maps, templates and layout style; Free cloud storage.
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Not very professional
Compared to some priced apps, GitMind is not professional.
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Quick and convenient
With one click, you can select the layout style and structure. Finish a mind map in a short time.
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Collaboration
Collaborators can quickly access your mind map and add their own thoughts.
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Platforms:
Web
Exports:
JPG, PNG, PDF, Word, TXT, GitMind project
Import:
XMind file, GitMind project
Attachment:
image, hyperlink, comment
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Freemind
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Unintuitive interface
The interface and shortcuts are unintuitive and difficult to customize.
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Free and open source
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Boring visual appearance
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Intuitive UI with drag and drop support
For the most part, navigating the editor is pretty intuitive - moving around is done by clicking and dragging the background, clicking on nodes will expand/collapse them, dragging and dropping in files will add them, etc. It also offers shortcuts for power users. For example, ctrl + up/down will rearrange ideas up/down, alt +up/down will zoom in/out, etc.
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Lots of export options, including html with folding
Freemind offers many choices when exporting. It allows exporting the project as Java Applet, Flash file, Open Office Writer document, picture (png, jpg), PDF, SVG, multiple variants of (x)html, among other options.
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Can copy entire hierarchy to/from Word with a simple copy/paste action
Freemind allows quickly copying over structure of the mindmap as a bulleted, tab-indented list starting at the node selected. It can also take a bulleted, tab-indented list and create a mindmap from it.
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Fullscreen mode available with a patch
A user-contributed patch is available that adds fullscreen mode to FreeMind.
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Good documentation
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Cross-platform desktop and mobile
Works on Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS and Android.
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Revision control
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Supports media files, recognizes URLs and commands
Freemind accepts drag-and-drop for any kind of file, URL or command as part of the mindmap. Files it recognizes, like images, will be displayed. Other files will open in a separate, appropriate application. URLs, links to folders, and executable commands pasted in will be recognized and turned in to clickable links.
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Supports node and map encryption
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Multi-user support
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Xmind
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Clean, easy to use UI
XMind's interface is uncluttered and easy to overview. It allows for quick, intuitive navigation and use. For example, Enter adds more items to a node, Tab adds a child node, all commonly used shortcuts works as expected, etc.
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Expensive
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Free and open source
XMind, except for Plus and Pro features, is open source with code available on GitHub.
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No offline capability
If the Internet goes down, you cannot use this XMind. This is painful on the iOS phone where data link must be online before you can use it.
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A wide variety of templates available
XMind has preset templates available that allow getting started quickly. There are templates for project planning, status reports, dashboards, organizational charts, swot analysis, timelines, decision trees, weekly plans, among others.
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Newer versions become heavyweight and bloated
Even though there are more features, starting with version 8 application is very unstable. A lot of users still prefer version 7.5 or 6.5.
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Extremely flexible
XMind is capable of displaying information in a multitude of ways (classic mindmaps, charts, timelines, decision trees, etc), it can add labels, clip-art, notes, files, audio recordings, it can then take the project and export it in a variety of ways including an synced gantt chart.
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Used to offer their NOT-free products
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Built-in Gantt view
XMind has a build-in Gantt chart view and with the pro version, XMind allows synchronizing it.
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FreeMind files sometimes don't work
XMind claims it can read FreeMind files, but certain .mm file saves from Freeplane or MindMup generate an error on open.
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Can copy entire hierarchy to/from Word with a simple copy/paste action
XMind allows quickly copying over structure of the mindmap as a tab-indented list starting at the node selected. It can also take a tab-indented list and create a mindmap from it.
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Task management (pro)
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Very good performance
The app is incredible complete, flexible, and fast.
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Cross-platform
Works on Windows, OS X and Linux.
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Local Network Sharing
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XMind Plus & Pro adds more export options
XMind Plus & Pro can export to Word, PowerPoint, PDF, SVG & MindManager.
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Audio recording (pro)
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac, Web, Mobile
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MindMeister
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7
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Web and mobile versions available
In addition to web software, MindMeister is available on iOS and Android mobile platforms as well.
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No good offline mode
You can only work completely offline when using an iOS or Android device. For your browser there's only a clumsy 'offline mode' available. If you didn't hit the switch before you have the need for working offline (for instance: in a meeting, at a customer's location, in a plane, etc.) than your out of luck... no tool for note taking. Especially with all those HTML5-capable browsers and the Chrome App store (including Desktop apps), this limits the usage of this commercial product.
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Notes can be shared and collaborated on in real-time
MindMeister allows sharing maps with an unlimited number of collaborators so it's possible to take notes and brainstorm together. Mind maps can be shared by inviting people either directly via email or by sending them a link to the map. Even people without a MindMeister account can access the maps and even edit them.
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Expensive compared to the competition
A basic monthly subscription ($92 USD) gives you no more than XMind FREE except PDF exporting. XMind paid with PDF export is $79. $20 less for lifetime use of an app with more features as of writing.
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Comments and votes
Users can create polls and have collaborators vote individual topics up or down, or comment on them.
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Free option limited to 3 mind maps
A free XMind app/online account or MindMup account both provide unlimited mind maps.
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Various layouts
User can switch between classical mind map layout, a layout where all topics are aligned on the left or the right, and org chart layout.
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MindMeister has very poor Evernote integration
Evernote is the number one 'store-everything-archive' when it comes to unstructured data or information. MindMeister markets there Evernote integration as a very cool feature. But this integration is very basic and buggy: only the last 50 (?) notes from Evernote's default notebook are shown in the list, and it takes about 30 seconds to one full minute to generate that list. After that it takes about the same amount of time to add a copy of the selected note as an attachment to a topic. MindMeister support is well aware of this poor implementation, but doesn't put any effort in fixing it.
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Clear overview without losing any details
The mind mapping format provides with a clear overview of connections, hierarchies and relationships of notes. At the same time, it's possible to add more detailed notes, links, pictures and even whole files to the keywords, so that no important information gets lost.
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Very basic
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One node can have marks, emoticons and comments
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The interface has only very basic features
For example, it lacks the possibility to define a long text under the node title showing it in a permanent way. The software is 1000 less powerful than Microsoft Visio. Meanwhile it should just be more specific.
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Adding a Table or Matrix
Xmind is one of the few mind maps that allows you to add a table or matrix to your mind map. Very useful when you have content that works better in a table.
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$6 - $15 / mo
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MindMup
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Frictionless interface
MindMup allows focusing on thoughts and productively capture them without getting in the way.
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Note capacity is limited
MindMup is good for mapping out thoughts that could be summarized in bullet points, but longer notes aren't as practical for this service.
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Browser-based
Don't need to install anything, just open the website and you are set.
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Unconventional note taking style
It's a mind mapping application, not a traditional text based note storage platform.
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Just works
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Compatible with Google Drive and Github
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Easy sharing & presenting
After taking notes, it only takes seconds to share and/or prepare them for presentations.
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Free and open source
MindMup is free with source code available on GitHub.
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Platforms:
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ThinkComposer
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Multilevel
Diagrams can be multilevel, this means that they can have nested diagrams within them.
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Open source
Licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v3.
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Tables
Tables can be populated from CSV files.
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Platforms:
Windows
Technology:
C#
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The Brain
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Cloud syncing
With an account for syncing on their servers, you can run the brain on multiple computers.
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Expensive
There is either a $15 a month subscription fee or a license that ranges from $219 to $299. There is a 30 day free trial for those who would like to test it before subscribing or purchasing, but overall to use this app it can be pricey.
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Good support
Worthwhile support is offered, especially for those that pay for a subscription.
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High learning curve
There is a little bit of a learning curve with all software, and this is no exception.
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Platforms:
Windows, Mac, Android
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Zenkit
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Powerful and simple to use tool with a clean design
Easy to use and easily understandable for everyone.
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Many important data views
Data views include Mind-Map, Kanban-Board, Spreadsheet, List, and Calendar. Views can be switched easily.
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Native apps
Native apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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Platforms:
Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone
Languages:
English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Chinese (traditional), Korean, Russian
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Yes
Collaborative:
Yes
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Boostnote
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Cross platform support
Supports Windows, macOS and Linux.
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Some of the features are not consistent
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Markdown support
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Must use third-party service for sync-ing (Dropbox, etc.)
Boostnote does not have sync-ing capabilities and relies on third-party services to fulfil notes storage. There are additional steps involved to set this up.
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Free
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Can't work in "real" offline mode
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Open source
See here.
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Very poor syncing
Data loss may occur on syncing.
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Great for developers
Boostnote is great for developers looking to take programming notes with code snippets and such.
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Supports code snippets and syntax highlighting
Boostnote has the ability to store code snippets and comes with syntax highlighting out of the box, supporting many languages.
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Works offline
Boostnote doesn't require an internet connection to work. You can write notes offline and sync later.
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Global search, tag feature
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Comes with many themes
Boostnote comes with many themes out of the box, most of which are popular themes and color schemes for code editors: e.g. 3024, base16, solarized, tomorrow.
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vim/emacs key bindings available
Boostnote supports vim/emacs key bindings. If you're a developer familiar with either of them, navigation should be easy to pick up.
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Platforms:
Windows/MacOS/Linux/Android/IOS
License:
GPL v3
API:
No
Dark Theme:
Yes
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Scapple
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Customizable
You can customize your styles, background and font as you wish.
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It looks abandoned
Despite being a great software as it is, theres no update for more than a year : either to fix minor bugs, or implement new functions.
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Flexible
It gives you the freedom to use visual thinking without the hierarchical rigidity of a mind map.
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Lucidchart
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Limited functionalities for customizing look & feel
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Integrates with a variety of services
Lucidchart has Google Drive, Google Apps, JIRA, Confluence, Jive, and Box integration.
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Limitation for free users
Limit to 60 components per document and up to 3 documents.
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Revision history
Keeps track of previous version of files and is capable of reverting any changes made.
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Only web version available
Desktop or other platforms are not supported.
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Simple UI
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Secure
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Tutorials
A selection of tutorials are available.
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No data ownership
Users keep all rights to documents created using Lucidchart services.
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Can import and export Microsoft Visio documents
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Platforms:
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Zim
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No mobile app support
This is a desktop app and there are no mobile versions available. This can make it more difficult to use on-the-go if using cloud storage to store files from the app, as there is no mobile app version to access those files.
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Allows for organized, wiki-style navigation
Notes can contain links to other notes, allowing you to reference important information when needed. This way the user can connect and reference many different pages in the app, keeping things clean and structured, unlike Evernote, which makes this a good Evernote alternative.
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No native sync support
Zim notes don't automatically synchronize with other devices or offer built-in cloud sync support. Of course the user can add the files to Dropbox, or something similar, to then open them on another device with the app installed. But this is more of a work-around than a built-in solution.
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Plain text data format rather than proprietary
If/when the app is no longer developed (or if the user simply decides to no longer use the application or view/edit it on a non-supported platform), this can still be done with any plain-text editor.
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Looks ancient
Zim has a very plain and outdated interface.
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Automatically manages files and folders
Zim will automatically create a folder structure that fits your page hierarchy and adds/removes files such as images to/from appropriate folders.
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Good export options
Zim supports HTML, LaTeX, Pandoc Markdown, and RST. This allows ones documents to be easily used in a wide selection of other apps.
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Support for multiple platforms
Windows, Linux, and BSD are supported with their own clients. This is nice for those that use multiple operating systems but still want to use the same app on each.
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac
License:
GPL
Technology:
Python
Markdown support:
Export
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Creately
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8
Cons
3
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Professionally designed templates
The templates are well thought-out and actually helps you get started. Not like many other sites where the details are already filled in.
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Watermark on export for free users
If you are a free user, exporting a document will create a watermark.
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Easy and simple to use
Consist with an example diagram which we can use to draw the diagram. Most required diagrams are available.
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Web version requires Flash
Flash is known to have security flaws and use high resources.
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Works across all operating system (Windows/MacOS/Linux)
Does not require flash.
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Dekstop version is commercial
If you want to use dekstop version, you need to pay $75.00/ user.
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Intuitive UI
Easy to use drag and drop interface and a contextual toolbar that shows you all the important actions when you select an object. The automatic creation and connecting of next object alone saves tons of time.
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Real time collaboration
You can invite anyone by their email addresses to collaborate with your diagram. You can see others' changes to the diagram real time with the Creately Online and Desktop app.
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Visio Import
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iSO and Android apps to view diagrams
You can't edit diagram using the apps but provides a nice clean interface to view, share and comment on them.
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SVG import and export
Creately supports SVG (Scalar Vector Graphics) import and export to make your diagrams more attractive. It allows you to re-size your diagram as much as you want without getting it messed up.
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Platforms:
Windows, Mac, Linux, Web
Exports:
JPEG, PNG, PDF, SVG
Real-time collaboration:
Yes
Imports:
JPEG, PNG, SVG, VISIO
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Supernotes
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3
Cons
1
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Short-form note-cards
The note-card format is incredibly versatile, and great when you have lots of information.
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Only web apps for now
The developers haven't released native apps yet.
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Responsive platform
Works on all devices, from mobiles to laptops.
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Full Markdown (with LaTeX equation) support
Great to be able to use all the features of Markdown, rather than a select few.
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Platforms:
Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
API:
Yes
Collaborative:
Yes
Search:
Yes
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Mind Vector
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6
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Pros
5
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Web and cloud based App
It is available on the web, and can be used for free online.
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Available on Mac, iOS and Android devices
Mind Vector is available on Mobile devices (iPhone, iPad and Android) and also for Mac.
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Export maps as image(.png), PDF and CSV
It enables to export maps as an image, PDF and CSV format.
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Cost effective
Available for trial and pro version is available only for $10.
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Share maps
You can share your maps with friends and colleagues across platforms.
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Platforms:
Web, Mobile
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Checkvist
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Pros
10
Cons
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As simple or as complex as you need
Checkvist hits a sweet spot between minimal and complexity. It gives you a host of options and extras to use on your lists, but you can completely ignore them if you don't need them and keep it very simple. This makes Checkvist a one-stop shop, regardless of what type of 'list' you need.
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Limited capability in the android app
Checkvist is primarily a web interface.
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Tasks can be managed with custom tags
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vim-like commands
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Convenient search by text or tag filtering
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Converts incoming emails to todos - this is a way to enter tasks from anywhere.
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Great search
Search filters help you search for tasks by tag, due date, assignee, etc.
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Very flexible
To-do lists often need to be grouped and regrouped for clarity. The outline-based nature of Checkvist makes it easy to move things across categories, to increase and decrease priority, etc.
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Smart parsing of items
Parses markdown, html links, hashtags to become formatted text, clickable links, and tags, respectively.
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Generous set of free features
Checkvist offers many free features if you are using this individually.
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Supports comments on tasks
Any item can have a free-text comment, which can be shown or hidden as desired.
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Platforms:
Web-based, Android/iOS PWA
API:
yes
Collaborative:
yes
Dark Theme:
yes
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Draft
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4
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Markdown to-dos
Draft supports Github style Markdown Todos.
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Hemingway Mode
Draft will turn off the ability to delete anything in the document. It will be possible to only write at the end of what's already written. It won't allow going back; only forward. "Write drunk; edit sober" -Ernest Hemingway.
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Cloud sync
Documents can be imported from cloud services like Dropbox, Evernote, Box, Google Drive.
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Version control
With documents shared with Draft, any changes collaborator made by collaborators are on their own copy of the document, and the user gets to accept or ignore each individual change made.
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Notes Plus
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5
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Pros
4
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1
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Customer Support service is outstanding
They support any inquiries in 24 hours. Never ignore emails.
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The price is premium so it's not affordable for most users
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Handwriting recognition feature that can convert handwriting to digital text in one step
This app offers handwriting recognition for 52 languages and it works pretty accurately.
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The UI is clean and easy to use
There are 3 themes for different use case. Flat theme looks nice and clean.
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Most beautiful handwriting experience and it fully supports Apple Pencil
Superior than GoodNotes or Notability. It’s really nice to have folders and even folders within folders for serious organization. Audio recording helps to catch up with lectures.
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Inkdrop
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Pros
10
Cons
2
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Cross-platform support
Support Windows, macOS, Linus and mobile.
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Expensive
$9.80 per month is a lot for a note-taking app
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Extensible
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Only subscription-based
Can not buy it straight up.
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Syntax highlighting, multiple themes out of box
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Markdown support
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Distraction free mode
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Supports Mathematical Equations
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Ability to draw Sequence Diagrams
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Plugins add extra functionality and themes
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Public API
More things could be done via its powerful API support.
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Global search and tag feature
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PlantUml
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5
Cons
3
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Many, many integrations
For example from Emacs, Sublime Text and so on. You can learn about integrations here.
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The "plantUML-language" is a bit strange and hard to grasp for new people
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Easy create diagrams from text
There is even a Visual Basic Macro to draw UML diagrams in Word.
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Slow development due to it being mostly a one-man project
There’s been no recent contribution to the source forge project but from the administrator arnaud_roques. Future contribution might be difficult due to lacking code documentation.
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Free/libre/open source (GPL)
Source code can be browsed here.
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Not maintained
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Has online editors
Such as.
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sphinx-contrib extension for embedding into docs
sphinx-contrib extension on PyPi Allows you to keep your UML definitions under VCS and include them inside generated documentation with ease.
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac, Web, Chrome
Technology:
Java
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