ConceptDraw DIAGRAM vs. Xmind

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM
Score 8.4 out of 10
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ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is an on-premise diagramming tool that, according to the vendor, allows users to create designs of any complexity level either on Macintosh or Windows, regardless of the platform being used. Users can install the same license of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM on multiple computers. The vendor also offers a number of add-ons, called "solutions". The product comes with a number of built-in stencils and templates that cover different areas and fields such…N/A
Xmind
Score 7.1 out of 10
N/A
Hong Kong based Xmind offers their diagramming tool featuring a range of templates, alternate brainstorming and presentation modes, a clip art library, and export to a wide variety of file types (e.g. PDF, JPG, Word or Excel, etc.).
$5.99
per month
Pricing
ConceptDraw DIAGRAMXmind
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ConceptDraw DIAGRAMXmind
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrice varies for Individual, Commercial, Academic, Nonprofit and Government—
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User Ratings
ConceptDraw DIAGRAMXmind
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(6 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(4 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
ConceptDraw DIAGRAMXmind
Likelihood to Recommend
CS Odessa LLC
Great for anything that you would use Microsoft Visio for. It is a great software and has a great team behind it. At the end of the day, it will do everything that you need it to and it looks like they are always expanding. I have been surprised by their product and plan to continue to use it in my nonprofit role. If you are hesitant, don't be, it is everything Visio is plus more.
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Xmind
Well suited:
  • Organizing information.
  • Doing research.
  • Organizing goals.
  • Planning tasks.
  • Planning meetings.
  • Structure for writing documents.
Less appropriate:
  • Sharing documents among the teams/multiple users.
  • General-purpose infographics.
  • Writing longer paragraphs in the note field is very limited.
  • Integration with GitHub.
  • Integration with Confluence.
  • XMind uses a proprietary document format which is not indexed by search programs on a PC or a Mac. This means that one cannot search in the content of the XMind documents.
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Pros
CS Odessa LLC
  • Multiple templates
  • Integration with other tools in the suite
  • An extensive set of samples and examples showing the usage of various types of diagrams
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Xmind
  • User interface.
  • User experience.
  • .Simplification
  • Enables digital write up.
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Cons
CS Odessa LLC
  • Keyboard shortcuts are non-intuitive
  • Re-scaling can be tricky if you don't set the page up correctly at the beginning of your project
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Xmind
  • Sharing documents among the teams.
  • Plugins for the tool that can enhance functionality.
  • Better printed output for large mindmaps.
  • Faster updates to new versions.
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Usability
CS Odessa LLC
It needs a bunch of work. For the price it could be better. And even though I am using it still I find it very difficult to use but I make it work
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Xmind
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Support Rating
CS Odessa LLC
I've never had any major problems with the ConceptDraw team. Actually, they update their software frequently. It's always small updates, but they're necessary to make sure it will work properly. I had a question one time and decided to send to them. The problem was solved in less than three hours, which I believe is a really good point to consider.
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Xmind
The support around a bug in the tool which prevented the correct printing of diagrams. Support came back after a few days, and there was no workaround. Eventually, the bug was fixed in a future release. The company does not pay much attention to user forums. With better support and plugin mechanism for user contributions, the product would be more convincing.
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Alternatives Considered
CS Odessa LLC
Cheaper, lower learning curve. Looked for something that would meet our needs and allow us to quickly diagram a database and process maps. I have been using this in place of Visio and the one-time purchase is much better than a Microsoft sub. Looking forward to using this software in the future and hoping to get a copy for college classes as well in Database Design.
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Xmind
It has a different form. Trello is good for task management. Xmind will give an overall connection between different tasks and how all the tasks interconnect to each other. The reminder function in Trello is good to keep track. However, a bird's eye view in Xmind will put conversations into context, and ease the navigation of any discussions.
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Return on Investment
CS Odessa LLC
  • Saved time
  • Helps with conveying message properly across team so increased efficiency
  • I came to know of many new diagraming techniques by seeing solutions built into ConceptDraw.
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Xmind
  • Increased productivity of employees.
  • Provided structure and clear thought processes.
  • Reusable content.
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ScreenShots

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Screenshots

Screenshot of Landscape&Garden PlanScreenshot of Flat Interior DesignScreenshot of PM ScrumScreenshot of Customer Journey MappingScreenshot of Family Tree Diagram: Autosomal Dominant Pedigree ChartScreenshot of Business Process Cross-Functional Flowchart: Stockbridge System