Mindmapping & Brainstorming Tools

Maps of Mind

Organising information to find clarity is key for making good decisions. This collaborative mind-mapping tool allows multiple users to work together to put together their ideas and resources.

The collection of resources and links below are currently being moved from the old website to this new site. You may find that some of the links are out of date and do not lead anywhere.

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mind42.comA good mindmapping website where you can collaborate and share online. The interface takes a little getting used to, but has many free features, such as importing images, that other mindmapping sites require payment for.
edistorm.comEdistorm is a mindmapping tool where users can edit together in real time. Uses virtual post it notes.
text2mindmap.comCreate mind maps easily with text and download as an image.
spicynodes.orgApart from the fantastic name, Spicy Nodes is a great mindmap-like site with a fun interface.
mindomo.comA nice sleek looking mindmapping site with some great features including collaborating on maps.
bubbl.usA great looking mindmapping site. Simple and easy to use.
lucidchart.comThis is a great site for easy to make mindmaps, flow charts and many more tools. It’s free to educators and students, details at lucidchart.com/pages/education/K12
biggerplate.comA site for hosting mindmaps in many formats to share and download.
spiderscribe.netA beautifully made mindmapping site that allows users collaborate and use text, images, files, Google maps and calendars.
freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_PageFreeMind is a widely used mindmapping software which can be downloaded from their Wiki page for free.
wisemapping.com/c/home.htmA good mindmapping site. Add branches easily and illustrate with colourful icons.
blumind.orgA simple and small downloadable Mindmapping programme with basic functions. Great for uncluttered mindmaps or students just learning to use them.
drichard.org/mindmapsA sleek looking online mindmapping tool. Save your mindmaps to your computer as tiny files.
slatebox.comA wonderful, easy to use, collaborative mindmapping tool to organise your ideas. Just share your page link to invite others to your page.