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Description
Mind Map Maker for Excel is a native Windows desktop Excel-based app that turns plain-text lists and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) data into visual mind maps, org charts, and flowcharts directly inside Microsoft Excel (2016+).
Engineered for technical users, analysts, and project managers who want to eliminate manual shape drawing, the add-in uses a local calculation engine to determine geometric node placement, spacing, and connector path routing automatically.
Technical Overview & Key Capabilities:
• Local Execution & Data Privacy: Runs on-premise as a native COM add-in. All diagram calculations occur locally on your machine—no spreadsheet data is transmitted to external cloud servers or third-party web whiteboards.
• Automated Layout Engine: Reads hierarchical text rows or WBS codes (e.g., 1.1, 1.2) to calculate layout geometry, position shapes, and draw straight, elbow, or curved connector lines with zero manual drag-and-drop.
• Native Office Shape Export: Renders diagrams using standard Microsoft Office graphic objects. Generated charts can be copied and pasted directly into Word or PowerPoint as fully editable, native shapes without losing formatting or requiring add-in installation for viewers.
• Ribbon UI Integration: Adds a dedicated tab to the Excel ribbon with single-click tools to insert, delete, reorder, elevate (Make Parent), or demote (Make Child) node tiers and filter tree rendering depth (Levels 1–5).
• Distribution & Compatibility: Distributed via official Microsoft Store and Microsoft Marketplace channels. Supports Windows 10/11 (X86/X64) and desktop Office 2016 or newer ($2.99/mo, fully functional free trial available).
Description
MindManager is designed to provide clarity and structure for plans, projects, or processes.
The vendor claims that it can be used to transform scattered ideas into dynamic visual mind maps and flowcharts. Users can also manage their work, synthesize large amounts of data, collaborate more effectively, and increase productivity to gain a competitive advantage.
MindManager is a suite intuitive visualization products that help individuals and teams think clearly, make better decisions and get on the right path to personal and organisational success.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Axis LMS
No
Merlin Project
No
Microsoft 365
No
Microsoft Excel
Yes
Microsoft Teams
No
Zapier
No
Integrations
Axis LMS
Yes
Merlin Project
Yes
Microsoft 365
Yes
Microsoft Excel
No
Microsoft Teams
Yes
Zapier
Yes
Pricing Details
$2.99
Monthly subscription. Volume discounts are available through Microsoft Marketplace. 7-day (Microsoft Store) or 30-day (Microsoft Marketplace) free trial.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$169 / year
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Uniform Software Limited
Founded
2008
Country
United Kingdom
Website
uniformsoftware.com/mind-map-maker
Vendor Details
Company Name
Alludo
Country
Canada
Website
www.mindmanager.com
Product Features
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Yes
Flowchart
Yes
Presentation Tools
Yes
Project Planning
Yes
Publishing / Sharing
Yes
Templates
Yes
Product Features
Collaboration
Brainstorming
Yes
Calendar Management
Yes
Chat / Messaging
No
Contact Management
No
Content Management
No
Document Management
Yes
Project Management
Yes
Real Time Editing
No
Task Management
Yes
Version Control
No
Video Conferencing
No
Diagram
Data Import / Export
Yes
Drag & Drop
Yes
Flowchart
Yes
For Developers
No
Mind Map
Yes
Multi-User Collaboration
Yes
Organizational Charting
Yes
Templates
Yes
Idea Management
Activity Dashboard
Yes
Brainstorming
Yes
Collaboration
Yes
Creator Tracking
Yes
Idea Ranking
Yes
Project Tracking
Yes
Status Tracking
Yes
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Yes
Flowchart
Yes
Presentation Tools
Yes
Project Planning
Yes
Publishing / Sharing
Yes
Templates
Yes