XMind for Mac is a popular mind mapping tool. Millions of people use XMind software to clear their minds, manage complex information, brainstorm and organize work. It is very easy to use and getting started is a breeze.

The structure of a mind map in XMind contains a root in the center, from which the main branches diverge. Along with the Mind Map structure, XMind also offers an org chart, tree chart, and logic chart. These charts will play an important role under various circumstances. More importantly, all of these charts can be used on the same map! Each branch, even each topic, can have the most correct structure.

XMind for Mac also uses Fishbone diagrams, also known as the Cause and Effect Diagram. They create a series of branches that help users visually organize causal relationships between complex ideas or events. Business people are often faced with project management with milestones and deadlines. The Fishbone chart is well suited for tracking such charts. It illustrates a series of activities in time sequence and how the entire project is affected by different milestones in the schedule. Each branch can also be split into detailed recursive actions. With Fishbone charts, you can quickly gain insight into key activities and schedule dependencies and take appropriate action to speed up a project.

Matrix for Mind for Mac displays a set of complex factors and behaviors in rows and columns, allowing for in-depth comparative analysis for project management and strategic decision making. You can easily arrange the information in a table view and at the same time include multiple themes with a custom look and structure in each cell.

This is more than a spreadsheet or spreadsheet in any other mind mapping software. It is actually a kind of mental map content model structure. Cell topics are subtopics of a row topic, and columns are labels. The matrix can easily be converted into a meaningful mind map and vice versa.

The app also makes good use of timelines. XMind for Mac introduces timelines to display a list of events in chronological order and various subject matter trends. Virtually no limits for XMind for Mac to help team members track milestones and project schedules.

Overall, XMind for Mac has many useful features*, including support for Microsoft Office. XMind for Mac has the ability to export to PNG, JPEG, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, plain text, RTF, SVG, CSV, HTML, Open Office, and Microsoft Project. The app also features Evernote support, map fusion, drill down, multi-page printing, and LAN sharing tools. The app is solid, has really good support features, and a good pricing plan for the Plus and Pro versions.

*Not all features are available in the free version of the app.