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MindManager vs CmapTools: catalog facts
MindManager	CmapTools
Paid Annual plan or one-time purchase, with a 30-day free trial and a 30-day money-back…	Free Free to download, with the project funded partly by donations.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Mind maps that can hold resources and costing for projects Org charts, timelines, flowcharts and concept maps in one app	Purpose-built for concept maps with labelled links Desktop versions for Windows, macOS and Linux plus iPad
Paid software after the trial One-time licence covers only the current version	Narrow focus on concept maps rather than general diagrams Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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