Summary of Reddit Comments on "MindManager"

MindManager

• One user mentioned using MindManager to create separate floating topics and set their layouts to "Timeline" on the same map.
  • "if I'm reading your question right all you have to do is start a new Free Form Map, creating 2 separate floating topics and set each of their layouts to 'Timeline'."

Pros:

• Allows for creating multiple timelines on the same map.
• Can add relationship connectors between different timelines.

Cons:

• Transition to subscription model causing dissatisfaction among users.
• Limited new features in recent releases for Mac version.

XMind 8

• Comparatively favorable to MindManager with a non-subscription version available.
  • "I've kept a version of XMind 8 going and it still compares favourably with MindManager."

Pros:

• Non-subscription version available.
• Can find a version of the software on GitHub.
• Task information available through a hover-over feature.

Cons:

• Some features like Task Info may not be as easily accessible.

Simplemind

• Suggested as an alternative to MindManager.
  • "Maybe take a look at Simplemind."

MindView

• Suggested as another potential solution.
  • "Have you tried MindView?"

Escape

• Recommended for full compatibility with MindManager on iOS.
  • "For full compatibility with MindManager on iOS, you can use Escape (I'm building it)."

Freeplane

• Suggested for snappy editing and formatting.
  • "Have you tried the portable version of Freeplane?"

XMind Web and Whimsical

• XMind Web and Whimsical were mentioned as online tools alternatives.
  • "XMind has a web version, I used that when my work laptop has disabled all the personal software downloads."
  • "I also used Whimsical, another web app, it’s snappy, fast, and responsive."

Other Notes:

• Consider checking this page for more information on mind mapping software.

Based on the Reddit comments, if you are looking for an alternative to MindManager, consider exploring XMind 8, Simplemind, MindView, Freeplane, XMind Web, Whimsical, and Escape for iOS compatibility.