As a writer, I often stuck on a topic.

I found that one of the best ways to expand and organize ideas is by mindmapping.

Each of these children could also be expanded to grand children, great grand children, and so on.

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To draw mindmaps using Personal Brain, you write the main idea as the starting point.

This app is also available for Windows and Linux.

The free version limits users to view only three generations of a map at one time.

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The ability to attach files is also reserved for the Core and Pro version.

I think the interface is not too intuitive and takes time to get used to.

Maybe it would be better if the “New” button is not so difficult to find.

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you might even create several maps within one window.

The new map will be opened in the new tab.

3.MindNode

MindNode is a very easy to use mindmapping software.

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It features a very simple interface for quickly creating mind maps.

Among the three, this one is the simplest.

The interface is also the most Mac-ish.

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you could also adjust the position of each node easily.

To know the difference between the free and the pro version, read the full comparison list.

For me, the free version is good enough.

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There are also video tutorials available on the site.

MindNode is only available for Mac.

One isXMind, which refused to work because of Java error.

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The other one isConsideo Modellerwhich couldn’t be opened at all.

It’s possible that the error is at my side.

I couldn’t be sure about that.

To list some alternatives, giveEkpenso, Bubbl.us andText2MindMapa try.

Also, don’t miss out on the6 Excellent Brainstorming and Mindmapping Sitesby Kaly.