TEKL  I really like MindNode. I tried the Pro version but I'm missing some advanced Features.

- A special node which contains a title and some descriptive content, the title should have different text and background colours

- Curve adjustments like on the connections lines,

- Decision, if the branch is left or right from the text (try to move a right aligned branch to the left

- Style templates or at least a styles palette

- The ability to paste graphics

- Free movable objects (texts , boxes, circles?

- More shape for filled nodes

I think most features can be implemented without loosing the easy of use.

Or can someone recommend an easy to use Mind Mapper with more advanced layout features? I tried NovaMind, where just moving nodes is complicated and OmniGraffle which is to powerful and complex.  
(Version 1.3.2)

DANEMCGREGOR  Sweet and simple, like the developer said. Yes, XMind is more complex, but-- it's more complex :-). With MindNode, my kid could sit down, and with less than two minutes instruction from me she was creating mind maps for her class. Try THAT in Xmind.

I also find it great for super-quick brainstorming where I don't want to get hung up on fiddling with the details (font, box shape, color, etc)-- having ADHLAH* makes this an all too common problem for me with XMind.

Great app, thanks for the free version.

*ADHLAH: Attention Defici- Hey Look! A Hummingbird!  
(Version 1.3)

ERIC DURBROW  XMIND is a MUCH more powerful and free alternative. The only reason I can think to use this elegant application is if you need Cocoa or Cocoa-based Services.  
(Version 1.3)

DNEM41  hi everyone. i noticed this app doesnt NEARly get the same amount of downloads as its "competitors".

first of all, MindNode (whether intentionally or not), fits users that are more visually-geared. i mean by being able to easily manipulate the visual location, color, and position of a group of nodes with the child nodes, all with little effort and thinking makes this app very appealing to me. there was a lot in that sentence.

there are like 2 keyboard shortcuts for you to know, then you can drag and place: a single node, a group of nodes either fellow sibling nodes and/or its child nodes and organize them in a way that makes the most sense for you.

im really surprised this app doesn't get infinite downloads a week. but i tried a look at the other apps (like MyMind, MindJet, NovaMind & FreeMind) to see what the reasons might be that they are so much popular.

first i notice they are much more text based. i mean that you write an outline, then it shows you a visual representation of a mind map. now you can move around the nodes in the mind map and they pretty just change the order of topics in the outline. now, this is good because it keeps your outline updated. there are set of rules in order to make that happen, so you cant really put the nodes any-gosh-darn-where you freely choose.

now i guess that's good because it keeps your outline updated, but what if you don't give a fuck about an outline just yet? you, being a visual thinker, just want to put your ideas somewhere and arrange them visually. after some rearranging you will pretty much have a better idea of which are the main(est) ideas, separated into topics, subtopics, facts and analysis.

so in short, this is the best mind mapping software for visually-based thinkers. while the others help you focus on writing the outline/paper while a mind map helps you visualize.

obviously no software is perfect, which is why i gave 4 out of 5 stars under value. so developers, please perfect it. sorry to leave you hanging, but i don't feel like getting to much into it right now.

im tired.  
(Version 1.1.1)

D|DUMOND  This looks like a neat little app; however, it lacks the cool features and control you'll find in the free mind-map application MyMind. (Unfortunately only PPC)  
(Version 1.1)

XPLICIT  Am I wrong or is it not possible to insert a node between two existing nodes?  
(Version 1.0.1)

GCOGHILL  I've only just demoed this a short while, but it works really fluidly and seems to be a perfect little application for mind-mapping (which admittedly I don't know much about). This seems like it will come in handy.  
(Version 1.0.1)

ELLEE H.  I'm so glad to see a new Leopard version of this applic. I tried MindNode a few months ago but decided to uninstall it after a few system freezes. I hope this version has solved those glitches because the interface is lovely and, as another commenter says, "MindNode makes mind-mapping fun." Best wishes to the developer for continued success with this application. Thanks!  
(Version 1.0)

ZANGIEF  Very fun, very easy to use. This makes mapping an enjoyable activity, something you might do for the fun of it. In fact, I have done some maps with this for the fun of it. MindNode is something you want to take out every day and make something interesting with it. Organise thoughts, collect information– MindNode does it all in a convenient, sleek package that captures the essence of the Mac– extra little bits and pieces that you don't need aren't present, and the user interface is intuitive, simple, and powerful. Very nicely done, fives all around for a pwnage app.  
(Version 0.9.16)

N4NLN  The app is nice, but if you care about cross-platform use, FreeMind is a Java app which lets me move maps back and forth between Mac and Windoze boxes. in fact, i have a USB drive with the app and the maps. FreeMind has more features, but it's not materially more complex.  
(Version 0.9.16)

MADMAXMEDIA  The best of the freeware mindmapping apps IMO, covers the basics very well.

The author is responsive to emails and suggestions, and I look forward to seeing how this app develops.

There are a few $100+ full-featured mindmapping apps that are very feature-rich, but I just want something that does the basics very well at a freeware/shareware price.  
(Version 0.9.15)

FISHNCHIPS  What an excellent bit of software. Sure it's not exactly feature rich but it's simple and lightweight and does exactly what I need it to do - basic mind mapping. I'll be following this with interest as it continues to develop.  
(Version 0.9.15)

MUSUBANA  (Here I go again…)

Is there any technical reason this app is Leopard-only?

I mean, it looks simple and cocoa-esque, so why this limitation?

If it has anything to do with Spaces, or Leopard Preview, or TimeMachine – is there a file or a line in the pref file I can delete to make it work in Tiger?

Sorry for this double rant, but I think it would be crazy to buy Leopard just to get a free mind mapping app…  
(Version 0.9.14)

PDWAL  A very elegant little app, and already quite useful for simple mind mapping and for making quick lists. If I could add notes to the nodes in a side or bottom or floating panel I could get some serious work done with this. I will certainly follow the development of what might be a gem.  
(Version 0.9.14)

MUSUBANA  Please make this app available for Tiger users… There are a lot of us still!  
(Version 0.9.14)