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Description
Astah Professional is a software design tool that enables you to build UML, ER diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams, Flowcharts, Mind maps and more to create a clear understanding among teams. Code generation, reverse engineering are also available. Works on Windows, Mac and Linux.
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).
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Microsoft Excel
Yes
C#
Yes
C++
Yes
Confluence
Yes
HTML
Yes
Java
Yes
Mermaid Chart
Yes
Microsoft 365
Yes
Objective-C
Yes
PHP
Yes
Integrations
Microsoft Excel
Yes
C#
No
C++
No
Confluence
No
HTML
No
Java
No
Mermaid Chart
No
Microsoft 365
No
Objective-C
No
PHP
No
Pricing Details
$11.99 per month
Available from $11.99 per month.
You can choose from 1 or 12 month or perpetual.
You can choose from 1 or 12 month or perpetual.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
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
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
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
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
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
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Change Vision
Founded
2002
Country
Japan
Website
astah.net/products/astah-professional/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Uniform Software Limited
Founded
2008
Country
United Kingdom
Website
uniformsoftware.com/mind-map-maker
Product Features
Diagram
Data Import / Export
Yes
Drag & Drop
Yes
Flowchart
Yes
For Developers
Yes
Mind Map
Yes
Multi-User Collaboration
Yes
Organizational Charting
No
Templates
Yes
Flowchart
Collaboration
No
Diagramming
Yes
Drag & Drop
Yes
Organizational Charting
No
Process Mapping
No
Revision Management
No
Templates
Yes
Text to Chart
Yes
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Yes
Flowchart
Yes
Presentation Tools
No
Project Planning
Yes
Publishing / Sharing
No
Templates
Yes
Product Features
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Yes
Flowchart
Yes
Presentation Tools
Yes
Project Planning
Yes
Publishing / Sharing
Yes
Templates
Yes