Mindomo, a collaborative mind mapping tool
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Description: Mindomo is a tool for creating mind maps and putting together organigrams, allowing users to organise ideas, concepts, and information in a structured and interactive way. Users can create mind maps by adding nodes, branches, colours, images, icons, and links to represent relationships and connections between elements. The platform offers various features such as text formatting, task management, collaboration tools, and presentation mode to enhance the usability and functionality of mind maps. Moreover, it facilitates the transformation of mind maps into dynamic presentations (similar to Prezi). Mindomo offers a limited free version and requires users to sign up for an account to create and edit mind maps, together with collaborating with others. However, viewers can access Mindomos without one. It was developed by a team of software developers and designers based in Timisoara, Romania.
Evaluation: Mindomo is a valuable and user-friendly tool with an intuitive interface. It can be used by teams, educators, and students for many purposes, including brainstorming, project planning, note-taking, and collaborative problem-solving. Therefore, it can boost creativity, organisation, and collaboration. The free version allows keeping up to just 3 maps simultaneously, hence limiting its usefulness. Average IT skills required.
Cost: Free limited version + premium plans available.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: 16 languages.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : High. Mindomo does not collect more information than necessary, which aligns with the principle of data minimisation. For example, it does not access users' mind maps and documents unless asked to. Also, it does not disclose any personal data of the user to any third party without authorisation. Mindomo’s privacy policy mentions measures such as encryption to protect user data. It acknowledges users’ right to access, edit, delete, or restrict data processing. Mindomo complies with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes