AI TOOL PROFILE
Umbel: Visual Mind-Mapping Software
- Productivity
- Design and Prototyping
- UX Designers
- Researchers
- Content Creators
- Writers
- Startups
Pricing
A Basic plan is available for free with up to 20 boards. The Pro plan costs $5/month and includes unlimited boards and enhanced search features.
At a glance
- Best for
- UX Designers, Researchers, Content Creators, Writers, Startups
- Key use cases
- Mood Board Creation, Research Organization, Content Planning, Project Roadmapping
- Integrations
- Chrome extension, Edge extension, Safari extension, Firefox extension
- Official website
- Visit umbel official website
How AI is used
Umbel is a graphic mind-mapping tool that allows users to gather a variety of media, including website snapshots and videos, into a single workspace. It uses a visual-first approach to brainstorming for organizing references and imagery.
The software is designed for visual thinkers, such as UX designers, researchers, and content creators, who map out ideas without losing the context of their source imagery.
Key functionality includes drag-and-drop organization and browser extensions that allow users to clip content from the web. It also offers two presentation modes for sharing maps.
Buyers should confirm if the board limits of the free plan meet their needs and check the availability of AI features in the Pro+ tier.
Key Features
Drag-and-Drop Organization
Allows users to arrange images, notes, and links on a visual canvas.
Browser Extensions
Supports clipping images and web pages directly from Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox.
Dynamic Node Placement
Supports the placement of nodes to help structure mind maps.
Waterfall Menu
Provides a menu system for asset selection.
Presentation Modes
Includes two modes for presenting mind maps.
Image Management
Supports adding images from local storage or directly from webpages.
Use Cases
Mood Board Creation
Collecting visual inspiration and reference images for design projects.
Research Organization
Gathering website links, snapshots, and notes to map out research projects.
Content Planning
Using visual boards to plan videos or creative narratives.
Project Roadmapping
Mapping out startup visions and product roadmaps visually.
Integrations
- Chrome extension
- Edge extension
- Safari extension
- Firefox extension
FAQ
What is the difference between Umbel Basic and Pro?
- The Basic plan is free and allows up to 20 boards. The Pro plan costs $5/month and provides unlimited boards, Google Image Search, icon search, and priority support.
Does Umbel have AI features?
- Yes, the Pro+ tier (listed as coming soon) is designed to include AI chat with multiple LLMs, AI image generation, and image OCR text extraction.
Can I save content directly from the web into Umbel?
- Yes, Umbel provides browser extensions for Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox to clip images, videos, and web pages directly to boards.
Source category: Productivity
Source subcategory: Design & Prototyping
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