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Great software but now upgrades are too expensive.
July 17, 2023

Great software but now upgrades are too expensive.

Wanda Craig, aka Raegan Teller | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 6 out of 10
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Verified User

Modules Used

  • MindManager Professional

Overall Satisfaction with MindManager

I use MM as a mystery author to help outline my novels by act (Act 1, Act 2, Act 3) initially. Then I break each act down into more detail on the MM. Finally, I use MM to help me get "unstuck" on plot points and to help me pull together various plot points/events for the conclusion. I've been using MM for outlining for at least 20 years.
  • Outlining
  • Connecting/organizing similar items/ideas, etc.
  • Helping me stay focused on the big picture of my novel instead of getting lost in the minutia.
  • Helping me move from the big picture to the details when I need to.
  • Organizing my daily/weekly/monthly/annual work projects.
  • Lower the price!!
  • Saved time.
  • Simplified outlining.
  • Relieved stress when I get stuck in writing.
  • Organizing my writing.
  • Time management.
  • Brainstorming
  • Process Mapping
  • Problem Solving
  • Task and Project Management
  • Project Planning
1 to 10
I think I've already answered this question a couple of times.
As an individual author, I don't have a need for many of the team and other functions of MM. For my use, as much as I love it, the cost has become prohibitive. I plan to research cheaper alternatives if MM no longer supports my version (MM 2020).

Do you think MindManager delivers good value for the price?

No

Are you happy with MindManager's feature set?

Yes

Did MindManager live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of MindManager go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy MindManager again?

No

I love to outline in MM and its ability to link related maps. Great help to me as a writer! I don't love the export of the outlines. Needs to be a cleaner, simpler look. I work around it, though. I rated the above question 6 only because it's too expensive. I've had it for years and, until recently, got almost every upgrade. I can't afford it now and may have to look for an alternative to keep updated software. Bummer!