Comparison
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| Category | Feature | MindMapper 2009 Professional | MindMapper 2009 Standard | MindMapper 2008 Professional | |
| Ideation | Radiant Association | ![]() |
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| Brainstorming | ![]() |
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| Attribute Listing | ![]() |
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| Cause & Effect (Fishbone) | ![]() |
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| Backward Thinking | ![]() |
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| SWOT Analysis | ![]() |
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| Meeting Timer | ![]() |
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| Scheduling | Gantt Charts | ![]() |
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| Scheduling Unit | Hour | Hour | Day | ||
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| Mapping | Mapping Styles | 19 | 12 | 17 | |
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| My Pen | ![]() |
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| Post it Notes | ![]() |
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| Automatic Word Wrapping | ![]() |
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| Insert Picture into Notes window | ![]() |
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| Multiple Maps | ![]() |
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| Floating Text Topics | ![]() |
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| Fishbone Map | ![]() |
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| Outline | ![]() |
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| Relations Lines | ![]() |
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| Tie Lines | ![]() |
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| Auto Paste | ![]() |
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| Arrange Topics | ![]() |
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| Select Area / Save as Image |
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| Home Map | ![]() |
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| Concept Maps | ![]() |
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| Branch Styles | 24 | 15 | 18 | ||
| User Interface | Ribbon Menu | ![]() |
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| Unco / Redo | ![]() |
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| Drag & Drop | ![]() |
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| Font Preview | ![]() |
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| User Selectable Clipart | ![]() |
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| Local Centering | ![]() |
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| Set default Style | ![]() |
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| Roll Up / Down | ![]() |
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| Document Tab | ![]() |
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| Legend Icons | 90 | 90 | 60 | ||
| Personal Knowledge Management | Extract Topics | ![]() |
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| Sort Topics | ![]() |
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| Create Folder Structure | ![]() |
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| Search Map | ![]() |
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| Search Folder | ![]() |
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| Import | Microsoft Word | ![]() |
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| Microsoft Project | ![]() |
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| Microsoft Outlook | ![]() |
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| Export | Microsoft Word | ![]() |
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| Microsoft Outlook | ![]() |
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| Presentation | Automatic Presentation | ![]() |
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| Hyperlink | Link File/Folder/Web/Email | ![]() |
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| Fix Broken Hyperlink | ![]() |
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| Save | MindMapper 2009 Map | ![]() |
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| MindMapper 2008/5.0/4.x/3.0 | ![]() |
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| Image (JPG, BMP, EMF, PNG) | ![]() |
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| Misc (TXT, RTF, XML) | ![]() |
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| Printing | Map | ![]() |
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| Slide | ![]() |
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| Vista integration | iFilter / Live Icon / Preview handler | ![]() |
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| Miscellaneous | Fully Unicode | ![]() |
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| Consolidate Maps | ![]() |
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| Spell checker | ![]() |
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iMindMap Comparison:
| Version 3 Additions |
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iMindMap™ Versions |
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| Elements | Professional | Ultimate | |||
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£149 GBP €189 EUR $299 USD |
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| Key Features | World’s only official Mind Mapping® softwareiMindMap™ is the only software product that fully duplicates Tony Buzan’s renowned Mind Mapping ® techniques
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| Fully organiciMindMap™ allows you to create completely organic looking Mind Maps | ![]() |
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AutoLayout & StylesAutomatically organise your maps and choose one of 10 different styles settings from organic to radial to linear |
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Improved speedUp to 400% faster and reduced memory requirements by up to 300% |
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Expand and collapse branchesShow or hide branches whilst you work or present, maximising your workspace |
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Focus in and out‘Focus in’ to make a branch your central idea whilst you map, ‘focus out’ to add your new ideas to your Mind Map |
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| Microsoft Office integrationComplete Office integration for ALL users (including Mac and Linux) even if you don’t have Office installed | Word® | ![]() |
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OpenOffice.org integrationComplete OpenOffice.org integration for ALL users (including Mac and Linux) even if you don’t have Open Office installed |
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Fully integrated Project Management systemCreate Mind Maps to scope projects then add your tasks, dates, predecessors, milestones and durations. View as a Gantt chart, spreadsheet or Mind Map. Also Export your work to Project®
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Export as SVGExport your Mind Maps as scalable vector graphics to use in packages such as Adobe Illustrator |
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| e Learning Content ViewerSupports integrated e learning courses | ![]() |
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| Create and deliver your own e- learning coursesCreate your own content in Flash. Then integrate into iMindMap via a simple API and deliver to your audience |
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Import M.Manager Maps (.XML) |
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Import Free Mind Maps |
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| Platform Compatibility | Windows PC | ![]() |
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| Linux | COMING SOON | COMING SOON | COMING SOON | ||
| Visual Features | Simple and uncluttered user interfaceA brain friendly environment
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| Tablets and Interactive WhiteboardsAllows freehand drawn Mind Maps to be created using tablets or whiteboards | ![]() |
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Multi LinesMultiple lines of text on branches allows more text to be placed in your work space for detailed maps |
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| Relationship arrowsVisually show connections between different topic branches using the editable relationship arrow tool | ![]() |
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Highlight CloudsAdd emphasis to key concepts and ideas by adding a highlight cloud to a branch. Improved look and user flexibility |
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| Tools | Sketch ToolCreate your own personal drawings to insert into your Mind Map. Greater drawing options and ability to re-edit your drawings for ultimate creativity
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| LinksLink to files: including Word, Excel & PDFs Link to media: including video, audio clips or pictures Link to html: link to any website Link to iMindMap files: link directly to other iMindMap files |
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| NotesNotes can be attached to a Central Image or branch using a built in, feature rich word processor. Option to display as pop ups within your Mind Map | ![]() |
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Branch SorterOption to automatically sort branches in alphanumeric order |
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| Thesaurus & Spell Checker | ![]() |
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| Update CheckerCheck for any iMindMap™ update at a click of a button | ![]() |
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| Search ToolSearch for keyword(s) within iMindMap™ files or directories of iMindMap™ files | ![]() |
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Screen capture toolInstantly capture parts of your map and paste into other programs in a graphic format |
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| Exporting | PDFShare your Mind Maps in PDF format | ![]() |
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| ImagesExport your Mind Map as an image in either .png or .jpeg format | ![]() |
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Interactive Web ExportMind Maps become interactive and animated using scalable vector graphics |
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| Views | Text ViewDisplays all branches as a text document including underlying notes | ![]() |
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| Overview Navigation MapGives miniature view of all open MindMaps. Useful for navigating in larger Maps | ![]() |
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| Web Browser ViewPreview your Mind Map in a Web browser and see your animations come to life | ![]() |
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| Images | Image LibraryConsists of transparent image files: clipart, photos, animations and 3D stills. Access to over 6000 images offline and thousands more when connected to the Internet
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| Icon LibraryA thorough categorised library of simple icons to enhance your Mind Map messages | ![]() |
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| Import your Own ImagesEasily import your own images and attach them to branches or add as free-floating images | ![]() |
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| Printing | New printing toolsOffering greater flexibility and more options, including print preview |
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| Languages | English | ![]() |
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The below languages will be available in Version 3 format as a free upgrade in October 08: WelshGerman French Spanish Italian Korean Polish Russian Traditional Chinese Japanese Arabic Hebrew Polish Thai All include Help & Support documentation in the supported language |
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| Help & Training | Software is ‘brain friendly’ and intuitiveAllowing you to focus on the creation of your Mind Maps, and not on how to use the software
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| Flash Based Video TutorialsSupported by a range of free Macromedia Flash based video tutorials to explain how to use individual features within the program, including ‘Let’s Get Started’ to help you with your first Mind Map | ![]() |
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| Mind Map IntroductionA Flash based movie introducing the Mind Map concept is available for those who are unfamiliar with the concept. | ![]() |
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Help DocumentationA comprehensive integrated Help feature allows you to search or drill down for particular keywords or functions |
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