I did some research and came up with a trustworthy list of the ten most-recommended tools for mind mapping and concept map maker (out of fifty listed at least once). I eliminated titles that had not been updated in the past two years or were neither cross-platform nor web-based. The items are listed alphabetically.

Free desktop software for Win/Mac/Linux

Cmap Tools

Freemind

VUE

Xmind – Pro version has annual subscription cost

Commercial desktop software for Win/Mac

iMindMap – also iOS and web-based

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