Group messaging, Video chat, Screen sharing, Notifications, Sharing, Track-changes, Revision history, Real-time edits, Multi-user edits, Comments, Security/PrivacyĮasy or no signup, Minimal setup, Intuitive tools, Simple menus, Intuitive interface, Responsive design/mobile, Aesthetic design Insert topics/subtopics, Formatting, Add notes/comments, Add files or multimedia, Presentation capability, Right-click menus, Save Map (limited to 3), Map management Very functional and ideal for creating and sharing concept maps. Can use web-based version, but not designed for mobile. Links, Audio, Video, Images, Documents, Drag & drop capability, Files (from from link or desktop/laptop)ĭesktop app, tablet (iPad only), Web browserįAQs, Tutorials, Documentation, Continuous updates

Minimal tutorials needed, Intuitive tools, Simple menus (more complex than others), Intuitive interface Sharing, Real-time edits (desktop version), Multi-user edits, Comments, Security/Privacy Insert topics/subtopics, Floating Topics, Formatting, Relationship lines, Relationship labels, Line formatting, Add notes/comments, Add files or multimedia, Themes, Right click menus, Save Maps, Map management Criterion scores were summed to determine the total CTL rating for each tool. For each criterion, the raw rating (not shown) and weight were combined to determine the score. Note: Evaluations are based on criterion-specific features included with each tool. *There are different levels of integration available, but currently there are no plans to develop a deep T-square tool integration. No collaboration tools aside from sharing link and 'can edit' access. Simple mind and concept mapping tool that is completely web-based. Images, Documents, Files (only from desktop/laptop)įree (limited to 3 maps), Premium ($6 monthly, $59 annual), Education (50% off), Team plan (varies)įAQs, Tutorials, Chat, Direct support, Continuous updates

Sharing, Multi-user edits, Comments, Security/PrivacyĮasy or no sign-up, Minimal tutorial needed, Intuitive tools, Simple menus, Intuitive interface, Responsive design or mobile site, Aesthetic design Insert topics/subtopics, Floating Topics, Formatting, Relationship lines, Relationship labels, Add files or multimedia, Presentation capability, Save Map (limited to 3), Map management

Scroll down or click on these links to access our basic overviews and tech spec evaluations for each tool: Note: Comparisons are based on features available as of July 2016. If you can’t find what you are looking for, or if you would like to talk with a learning technology specialist, please contact us for a one-on-one consultation at fill out a consultation request form. Deep-functionality evaluation rubric of all tools.Side-by-side comparison of all tools and their basic features.In addition, follow these links to access supplementary information about the different features that are available: Below we provide an evaluation and overview of the features you will find in several common visual mapping products. There are many technical features to consider when using a visual mapping platform.

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