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Description
The application prioritizes user-friendliness, allowing for seamless connections between flowchart shapes by selecting the designated start and end points. Additionally, users can effortlessly incorporate new lanes into a swimlane diagram or introduce sub-topics in a mind map by utilizing the "+" button found in the respective shape menus. The sub-topics in the mind map are positioned automatically, yet can be repositioned as needed to suit specific layouts. Users also have the ability to swiftly choose and modify BPMN activity, event, and gateway types through a dedicated shape selector that is accessible for all BPMN shapes. Unlike static images, the flowchart shapes within this tool can be resized without compromising their quality, ensuring clarity at any scale. Moreover, customization options are available, enabling users to alter the shapes' background color and adjust the font color and size of the text, enhancing visual appeal and coherence. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for creating professional and polished diagrams.
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
API Access
Has API
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
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
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
BEZAPPS
Country
Australia
Website
www.bezapps.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Uniform Software Limited
Founded
2008
Country
United Kingdom
Website
uniformsoftware.com/mind-map-maker
Product Features
Diagram
Data Import / Export
Drag & Drop
Flowchart
For Developers
Mind Map
Multi-User Collaboration
Organizational Charting
Templates
Flowchart
Collaboration
Diagramming
Drag & Drop
Organizational Charting
Process Mapping
Revision Management
Templates
Text to Chart
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Flowchart
Presentation Tools
Project Planning
Publishing / Sharing
Templates
Product Features
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Flowchart
Presentation Tools
Project Planning
Publishing / Sharing
Templates