Hassun Shaukat .
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Hassun Shaukat .
Country Head Business Development and Innovations
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Xmind Makes It Easy to Structure Ideas and Collaborate at Scale"
5/5
What do you like best about Xmind?

When I used Xmind, it helped me structure my thoughts. Instead of dumping everything into a single document, I could organize it in a way that everyone could review properly and in a clear, structured manner. I was also able to collaborate easily with my team of 100 people, which made it much simpler for us to share ideas and map out our strategy together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xmind?

I feel that the map tree has too few features, and its presentation and setup need to be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Games
UC
Verified User in Computer Games
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Brainstorming and mindmap tool, simple to use but limited for free users."
4/5
What do you like best about Xmind?

Xmind does a great job of helping me visualize ideas, plan, and create mind maps, which is especially helpful due to my Aphantasia. It’s also really useful for brainstorming; the biggest use I had for it was saving me hours by helping me organize my thoughts and plan out a project and brainstorm with my temporary development team. The app in general is relatively easy and straightforward, so I never really had to get any support, official or otherwise, but I heard the community is very helpful for my use; I didn’t really have to integrate it with any other software, but it has support for many integrations, including Google Cloud Obsidian, which I might integrate, which is great. It performs splendidly; for my use, the free version was more than enough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xmind?

Honestly nothing in specific, I can't exactly complain about a application who's main features are free albeit limited, but I personally am not a big fan of AI first standing and limited collaboration and it does often feel like AI is forced with credits and so on, but I can't argue against how useful of a tool AI can be, and It does often feel slightly odd to use, but it does clear up quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction
UC
Verified User in Construction
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My go-to tool for turning messy ideas into clear plans"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Xmind?

What I like most is how quickly I can get an idea out of my head and onto the canvas. The interface stays out of my way, so I can just keep branching thoughts without stopping to fiddle with settings. I also really appreciate the clean templates and the way the maps still look tidy even when they get large. It has become my go-to tool for planning projects and taking notes in meetings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xmind?

Honestly there is not much I dislike, but if I had to pick something, the real-time collaboration could be a little smoother when a few people are editing the same map at once. I would also love a few more options for exporting to other formats without losing the styling. These are small gripes though, and they have never stopped me from getting my work done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rahul P.
RP
Rahul P.
Senior Software Engineer | ifm engineering
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Holistic Mind Mapping Tool with Excellent Customization"
5/5
What do you like best about Xmind?

I use Xmind for planning, task management, and prioritizing tasks. I think Xmind is a very good brainstorming tool for putting down thoughts and planning schedules. I love that I can convert Xmind maps into Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, which is really powerful for creating presentations. The different kinds of templates it offers are wonderful because I can click on a template, use it, and extend it, which makes it a really powerful feature. As an advanced user, I appreciate the amazing capability to create my own templates with organization-specific colors and fonts. I love being able to load my company's branding kit into Xmind to create aligned documentation, which is super cool. Xmind's collaboration features, like sharing mind maps through Xmind Web, are really powerful because they let my team collaborate and serve as a common reference. The initial setup was very crisp and clear, and the user experience and learnability are simplified well with good documentation. I also find the community and learning templates make it easy to get started. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xmind?

I feel sometimes Xmind hangs if you zoom too much or if you are dealing with heavy files that you've loaded in notes. That is one issue I have faced with Xmind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shabeen S.
SS
Shabeen S.
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Xmind Turns Complex Business Ideas Into Clear, Actionable Plans"
5/5
What do you like best about Xmind?

What I like best about Xmind is how it helps me turn complex business ideas into clear, actionable structures. I use it for my 'Etsy Store Plan,' and it’s been invaluable for breaking down large goals—like weekly marketing tasks and store optimization—into manageable steps. The visual layout keeps my planning organized and helps me stay on track without feeling overwhelmed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xmind?

One thing I'd love to see improved is deeper integration with other task management tools. While Xmind is fantastic for brainstorming and outlining my shop’s strategy, I find myself wishing it synced more seamlessly with the specific dashboards I use for Etsy analytics and sales tracking. It would be a game-changer to be able to pull live data directly into my maps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Test Case Management with Xmind"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Xmind?

I use Xmind for mind maps and product roadmaps, particularly for managing test cases when there are extensive product flows. It makes it easier to understand and navigate these flows compared to using Excel. I appreciate how Xmind allows me to create mind maps around product flows, simplifying the process of writing test cases. The best thing about it is how it helps me express and explain ideas and product flows to others, even for presentations. Additionally, the initial setup of Xmind was quite easy and user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xmind?

I believe the AI feature in Xmind isn't that good. I would love to have more skill-based features integrated, especially cloud-based skills. It would be great if Xmind could integrate with a knowledge base to create flows directly, making it easier to convert BRDs into test cases automatically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prajwal B.
PB
Prajwal B.
Full Stack Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Ideal for Mind Mapping, Needs More AI Features"
5/5
What do you like best about Xmind?

I like Xmind's clean interface and the features it offers. It has a quick response, which makes it easy to use. The templates with impressive colors and texts are also something I enjoy, as they make the maps look great and help with my presentations. Initially, I thought it was hard to use, but it turned out to be perfect and easy once I started using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xmind?

The main problem I face is that the free versions are limited, and some premium features are expensive. When I try to create more maps, there are limits, and collaborative maps are also limited. It doesn't allow summarizing texts or documents through AI. Additionally, the mobile app could improve, and the use of AI could be enhanced a little more. Sometimes, when I'm short on time, I wish I could give a topic and have the AI automatically research it, quickly summarize it, and create a mind map. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rob P.
RP
Rob P.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive Collaboration and Planning Simplified"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Xmind?

I like Xmind for its ease of use and the visibility it offers, especially for strategy and planning at work. It’s great for showing all the things we want to do and how they are connected. The visual representation makes it much easier to see how everything is connected, which is helpful for displaying complex projects with tons of prerequisites or blockers. I also appreciate how easy it is to share with everyone for collaboration, as you just type in an email to include everyone so we can all work together. Additionally, the initial setup was super easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xmind?

It took us awhile to figure out how to change our names from emails to our names; maybe if there was a SHORT easy tutorial that went through the customization you can do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Katherine L.
KL
Katherine L.
Product Owner
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Intuitive, Keyboard-Friendly Mapping with Clean Design and Customization"
5/5
What do you like best about Xmind?

I love that it's so easy to use via keyboard strokes. I love that it's intuitive and I love the many options that allow me to customize the maps and diagrams. I love the color choices and how clean and easy it is to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xmind?

I use the free version. I wish it was less expensive and I wish it was easier to integrate with Atlassian Confluence so I can share the maps and diagrams with my teams and also have them edit and share in the experience using the free features. This would encourage my organization to maybe actually pay for licenses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arka D.
AD
Arka D.
Cyber Security Intern
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive Interface, Perfect for Security Mapping"
4/5
What do you like best about Xmind?

I mainly use Xmind to create SOC learning roadmaps, map security concepts, and visualize Windows Event ID workflows. It helps me organize complex security topics into clear, structured diagrams, making it easier to understand attack chains, detection logic, and incident response processes. I like how quickly I can turn a complex idea into a clear visual map. It's simple to use, keeps everything organized, and makes it much easier to see connections between different concepts and workflows with the help of AI. I also like how clean and intuitive the interface is. Creating and editing mind maps feels fast and smooth, and the visual layouts make it easy to organize information without spending time on formatting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xmind?

Honestly, not much. If I had to pick something, I’d love stronger AI features for organizing complex information automatically and a few more collaboration options when working with others. Better real-time collaboration, comments, and version history would make teamwork much smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.