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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AThe Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite empowers teams to ideate, plan, design, build, and launch game-changing solutions from a shared infinite canvas.

    $0

    per month

    MindManager

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AMindManager is a mind mapping and project management tool that aims to boost users’ productivity. It is designed to facilitate a wide range of project types, and includes cross-platform functionality and 3rd party integrations.

    $105

    per year

    Pricing
    Lucid Visual Collaboration SuiteMindManager
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    Individual
    $9
    per month per user
    Team
    $10
    per month per user (3 user minimum)
    Enterprise
    .
    per year
    MindManager for Microsoft Teams
    $105
    per year
    Annual Subscription
    $179
    per year
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    Pricing Offerings
    Lucid Visual Collaboration SuiteMindManager
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Lucid Visual Collaboration SuiteMindManager
    Considered Both Products
    Lucid Software
    No answer on this topic
    Alludo
    Chose MindManager
    Easier to use, an app as well as browser tool.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    For my day-to-day need, I use Xmind. Simpler, cheaper.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Mindnode will be my choice if MJ opt to keep the expert to PPT feature out.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    None of these products have the comprehensive functionality of MindManager, combined with ease of use and intuitive interface.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    We actually use all of them. We chose MindManager as we wanted to try out some new software in case it would be a better fit than the others. So far, while better, we haven't been using it extensively. We will most likely look to purchase some other software since MindManager …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Cost and ease of use.
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    Xmind is not nearly as intuitive as MindManager. It is just as powerful, but there is a steeper learning curve. Lucidchart is a great cloud application, but web apps are often shunned in corporate environments where there are still concerns about storing intellectual property …
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    No other program used for mapping ideas / information; Lucidchart is useful for mapping processes and flows
    Incentivized
    Chose MindManager
    I chose MindManager because of its ease of use and ability to work across Mac OS and Windows.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
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    93%
    Would buy again
    137 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    853 Answers
    91%
    Delivers good value for the price
    107 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    1094 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    142 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    587 Answers
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    113 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    716 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    121 Answers
    Features
    Lucid Visual Collaboration SuiteMindManager
    Mind Mapping
    Comparison of Mind Mapping features of Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite and MindManager
    Feature
    Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
    -
    Ratings
    MindManager
    7.3
    56 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Cross-Platform Compatibility00 Ratings7.343 Ratings
    Customizable Templates00 Ratings7.351 Ratings
    Import and Export Options00 Ratings7.053 Ratings
    Real-time Collaboration Tools00 Ratings6.538 Ratings
    Drag-and-Drop Capabilities00 Ratings8.048 Ratings
    Notes and Attachments00 Ratings8.051 Ratings
    Color and Style Customization00 Ratings7.752 Ratings
    Presentation Mode00 Ratings7.145 Ratings
    Integration with Task Management00 Ratings6.940 Ratings
    Mind Map Revision History00 Ratings6.932 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Lucid Visual Collaboration SuiteMindManager
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    Xmind
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    No answers on this topic
    MindMeister
    Score3.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Miro
    Score9.2 out of 10
    MindMeister
    Score3.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Lucid Visual Collaboration SuiteMindManager
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (1124 ratings)
    8.6
    (250 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (24 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (1093 ratings)
    8.8
    (19 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.3
    (877 ratings)
    8.6
    (16 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (5 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Lucid Visual Collaboration SuiteMindManager
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Lucid Software
    I personally think that Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is the best visual collaboration software out there. I’ve used Canva, Apple Freeform, and Microsoft whiteboarding software, and none of them really measure up. If you want simple, easy, collaborative, and intuitive, then Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is the best solution. At the same time, if you’re tight on budget, it’s probably not going to be a solution you can afford.
    Incentivized
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    Alludo
    It is well suited for a quick prototype of product/development planning to show relationships amongst the APIs used. This helps developers understand the impact of the product changes and identifies the need to update integration components to avoid erroneous deployments. I have not personally experienced a less appropriate scenario at the moment.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Lucid Software
    • Large number of predefined charts, diagrams, flows
    • A great repository of various symbols and objects
    • The easiness of using and manipulating objects and shapes. There is a lot of auto-editing and adjusting which the software does for you which saves a lot of your time.
    • Easy way of duplicating shapes.
    • While working with the app everything feels organic and natural. You don't get the clunky/limited feeling which happens with some other similar apps.
    Incentivized
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    Alludo
    • Allows me to learn by organizing notes.
    • Enables me to create and present strategic plans.
    • Empowers me to present complex concepts in a different and straightforward way.
    • Captivates my audience when I prepare and present a conference, a class, or a seminar in MindManager.
    • Allows me to share mind maps in a variety of formats like JPG, PDF, and HTML.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Lucid Software
    • I have used the templates before and those are nice! I would like to see more
    • The ONLY complaint I can come up with is that there has been several times that my screen will lock up and i have to fully refresh it, even when it is a fairly fresh load.
    Incentivized
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    Alludo
    • There should be some more functionality in the Notes window, such as a "Paste Special " Icon in the notes area to maintain format control.
    • Although I create many of my own Web export templates, an add-on for web export design would be great, as I regularly create Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP) in HTML export format.
    • The ability to sync Map shortcuts between devices would also be welcome. I use MM on three devices, and I have to add or amend the Map list individually. My maps are on OneDrive, so using them should not be that hard if they are cloud-based.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Lucid Software
    No answers on this topic
    Alludo
    I feel the main issues of the old Mindjet seem to be gone with the
    Corel purchase. With the huge advance of sharing via browser HTML even 1
    user can affect many. And, actually, using MM kind of forced my rigid
    brain to rethink how I categorize and classify information/projects.
    The
    idea of paying $69USD for an annual cost is more than fair and a great
    model for Corel/Mindjet to keep rolling out improvements!
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Lucid Software
    The usability of Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite is bar none and incomparable to any other tool used in the past. There is such a vast offering that covers all the needs of any user in industries far and wide. It is no doubt that this is a firm recommendation for anyone and everyone to utilize this tool for all their needs.
    Incentivized
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    Alludo
    MindManager is very intuitive. The user interface is not cluttered and the ribbon icons are easy to understand. Several excellent "how-to" videos are available on the MindManager site as well as on YouTube. MindManager starts quickly and the user interface is very responsive. Launching other programs from MindManager such as Excel is very fast and issue free. The browsing feature is lightning fast. The drag-and-drop capability is also very fast and reliable.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Lucid Software
    No answers on this topic
    Alludo
    We have had no issues with the application's availability
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Lucid Software
    No answers on this topic
    Alludo
    The application is quick and responsive. We are able to produce mindmaps and reports with ease. The program is not complicated at all and integrates well with software and programs like Microsoft Outlook and Teams, which we truly appreciate.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Lucid Software
    I would rate the overall support for Lucidchart as a 9. The support provided is generally robust and responsive. Their help center, tutorials, and webinars offer extensive resources for users. The ticket-based support system is effective, providing timely resolutions to most issues. Moreover, they actively gather user feedback, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement
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    Alludo
    I have called technical support a few times. During the COVID Crisis, I called a few times repeatedly due to a rush request. The technical support guy called me back in minutes. He somehow knew that I had called repeatedly and wanted to make sure my issue was resolved immediately
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Lucid Software
    No answers on this topic
    Alludo
    The videos are not well categorized...I had to do a bit of digging to get what I wanted and many videos on older versions. If Mindjet was to improve the titles used that would help.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Lucid Software
    No answers on this topic
    Alludo
    You need a lot of time and training.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Lucid Software
    Lucidchart is well beyond Microsoft Visio and is constantly improving. Visio is pretty much stagnant and hasn't been improved for several years, Lucid is constantly adding new functionality like AI powered functions and tools. We have no reason to pay for Visio licenses when Lucid can provide so much more for less.
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    Alludo
    MindManager stands out for its wide range of export options, customization and how they have enriched the format over time. As a constantly evolving tool, and having tried others, I consider it superior for the abovementioned reasons. Its cross-platform nature has been decisive, and although there are many alternatives in the form of web applications or the like, MindManager presents itself as a more complete and robust option.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Lucid Software
    No answers on this topic
    Alludo
    A team can collaborate on the same project but cannot create a shared project file. It would be helpful for that feature to be added.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Lucid Software
    • It sure has. It has saved me a lot of time. Think of all the time I could have wasted trying to learn a program that does the same thing, whereas Lucidchart just does it with ease, learn as you go, and be a boss at it.
    • Lucidchart has increased productivity. My diagrams have helped co-workers find connectivity and helped them troubleshoot devices. This has saved time and increased productivity.
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    Alludo
    • For a single person business presentation it is a plus.
    • Project difficulty is well assessed using the map.
    • Giving away a paper version of a map is a positive gesture. People like the map, the look, and what it says, and it may also be a way to promote MindManager to them.
    • Keep the PDF or JPEG saving capabilities for small customers like me. It's important.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite Screenshots

    Screenshot of how Lucid helps teams to clarify complexity, align their insights.Screenshot of where information can be imported, exported, and shared whenever and wherever it is needed.Screenshot of how Lucidchart offers secure intelligent diagramming that is built for teams.

    MindManager Screenshots

    Screenshot of MindmapScreenshot of Reverse BrainstormingScreenshot of MindManager for Microsoft TeamsScreenshot of MindManager SnapScreenshot of MindManager GoScreenshot of Mind Maps in MindManager