ConceptDraw MindMap is a mind mapping and brainstorming software that you may use for capturing ideas, planning events as well taking notes in a more visual interface. It is one of the very popular mind mapping software and often rated at par with Mindjet MindManager.
OK, the good news. ConceptDraw MindMap costs around $200 but you can grab it for free via this link. Fill in your details and they’ll send you serial number by email that will convert your 30 day trial in a full licensed version.
The offer is valid for both Mac and Windows version of ConceptDraw MindMap v5 but you may have trouble finding the standalone trial on ConceptDraw website so head over to download.com for the links – Windows or Mac.
The software is compatible with Microsoft Office programs and MindManager. Another interesting feature in ConceptDraw MindMap is support for iPod – you can export your mind maps into slideshows that can be viewed on a iPod. Thanks FatWallet.
Find this article at: http://www.labnol.org/software/conceptdraw-mind-mapping-mac-software-free/4997/
web: http://www.labnol.org/ email: amit@labnol.org
Reader Comments
Some of the ConceptDraw products are really good.
I use the ConceptDraw Project all the time and find it a very good product.
Written by Ed Richardson on 10.17.08
I think the free license is available for Windows too.
link
Written by Kaushik on 10.17.08
It seems the serial is for the Pro version and that the version you can download on their site is Standard… I can’t register the serial.
Written by Olle on 10.17.08
This serial is for the standalone version, which it does not seem you can download from their website. You can only download mindmap as a part of the office package. The serial I received did not work for that version.
Written by bill on 10.17.08
I have the same problem. You get a serial that you can’t use. Grrrrr.
Written by Kenneth on 10.17.08
I am using Free Mind software for windows . Is is an open office software & is equally good.
link
Written by prabhat on 10.17.08
I just downloaded the the software version 5.5 from a pirated site (crack) and extacted the instrallation since I cant get it from the website. Then I used the license key that I got from ConceptDraw via email after registering. My License is real.
Written by Shafqat on 10.17.08
You may find the links to download the standalone trial version of ConceptDraw MindMap on software sites like Download.com, Softpedia.com or versiontracker.com.
Written by Amit on 10.17.08
Thnx for the standalone version amit, I didnt get the idea of downloading from Download.com.
Written by Rohan on 10.18.08
Check out this link http://www.brothersoft.com/conceptdraw-mindmap-professional-mac-42652.html for the mac version and link for the pc version.
Written by steven on 10.18.08
I tried the download.com version at first but it is version 5, I believe the latest version is version 5.5.
Written by Shafqat on 10.19.08
धन्यवाद :-) (with my luck it means the opposite LOL)
Written by Marco on 10.20.08
Nice find! Thank you - I use mind maps on and off but this one looks pretty sweet. The 166MB download worked perfectly.
Written by Tyler @ Building Camelot on 10.20.08
Very nice product but we have one small but critical fault. We are running Vista Business and have downloaded the product, entered in our serial number etc.. We now have a fully working version with the exception of save. When we try to save nothing happens!!
Written by Anthony on 10.20.08
I have a licenced version but want to use whatever pc I happen to be at rather than carrying a laptop around. is there a version that I can use by loggin in on line whereever I am please?
Written by andrew joynson on 01.07.09
Did anyone ever find a solution to the Vista Business issue of not being able to save a file? I have used it for XP and it works great!
Written by David on 01.15.09