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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).
Description
Whether you are a professional, a student, or a creative individual, you likely find yourself engaged in the analysis, creation, and presentation of entities that have intricate attributes, relationships, and dependencies; often grappling with the challenge of delivering effective solutions within tight deadlines while needing to persuade and inform your audience; and navigating various viewpoints on a range of issues. With ThinkComposer, you can harness the potential of detailed visual documents to enhance your workflow and improve productivity. Your flowcharts, concept maps, models, and various diagrams can transcend being mere images in text documents or presentations, serving instead as representations of the insights and expertise from your specialized field or environment. Furthermore, the symbols for your ideas can incorporate a title and subtitle, along with pictograms, markers, and additional contextual details, enriching the understanding of your concepts and facilitating better communication. This innovative approach allows you to visually articulate complex information, making it more accessible and engaging for your audience.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Microsoft Excel
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
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
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
No
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
Uniform Software Limited
Founded
2008
Country
United Kingdom
Website
uniformsoftware.com/mind-map-maker
Vendor Details
Company Name
ThinkComposer
Website
www.thinkcomposer.com
Product Features
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Yes
Flowchart
Yes
Presentation Tools
Yes
Project Planning
Yes
Publishing / Sharing
Yes
Templates
Yes
Product Features
Flowchart
Collaboration
No
Diagramming
No
Drag & Drop
No
Organizational Charting
No
Process Mapping
No
Revision Management
No
Templates
No
Text to Chart
No
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
No
Flowchart
No
Presentation Tools
No
Project Planning
No
Publishing / Sharing
No
Templates
No