NodeLand Reviews

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Customers appreciate Cmaps.io for its quick and simple note-taking and knowledge management capabilities, making it a time-saver. The tool's ability to connect with other users through the Cmaps Discord server is seen as a valuable feature. However, some users find the interface to be outdated and not intuitive, requiring multiple clicks for simple tasks. Despite these drawbacks, Cmaps.io's potential for efficient note-taking and knowledge management makes it a solid buy, especially with the continuous product improvements based on user feedback.

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Edited Nov 19, 2024

Old "Low Level" Note-Taking

What can I say about NodeLand?

NoteLand offers a quick, but super simple and superficial summary of websites and smaller documents. Larger documents are simply not summarized.

This is a time saver, but as mentioned, the summary is superficial.

The interface is anything but modern and not intuitive at all.
Moreover, it is necessary to make far too many separate clicks to accomplish simple tasks, for example:
- I have to press a "Create" button to create a node.
- Then enter the node name in a text field that opens at the bottom left of the page.
- Then save.
Conclusion: The window always stays in the bottom left, and when zoomed in, it is no longer present.

For connections:
- Click on the node.
- A side panel opens on the right.
- I then have to click on the tab to create connections.
- Then (if many nodes are present) search for my note in the unordered list (there's no hierarchy).
- Select.
- Confirm.

The other way for Connections:
- Click on the note
- Click on Connect in the blue menu
- Drag from one note to another note
- Done.

Why not simply display a point to connect when I hover the mouse pointer over a note? Then I would just need to click this and connect while holding down the mouse button. (As mentioned, this connection point could appear to the left, right, above or below the note since clicking on the note opens the side panel!)

And I'll stop here...
These are just a few examples of the many I could provide!

NodeLand is not at all intuitive, let alone modern, and the processes to get something done could be reduced by 90%.

Conclusion:
I absolutely cannot recommend NodeLand for note-taking.
It seems more like an attempt to reintroduce old, dead software with a new name, without making any qualitative changes regarding the UI or intuitive handling.

The only thing I would recommend NodeLand for is a quick but superficial summary of smaller documents or websites.

Therefore, 3 stars for summarizing websites, smaller documents, and for the feedback from the founders here on Appsumo...

Otherwise, NodeLand is unfortunately years behind!

P.S. If someone has $19 to spare and doesn’t mind using it for support, even with the uncertainty that NodeLand may not stay on the market for long, they can do so!

Whether I apply for a refund will depend on whether the speed of completing notes changes significantly in a short time and whether NodeLand becomes more intuitive.

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Posted: Oct 2, 2024

A great SaaS app and more (iframe)

Yes, it’s a small application, but soon you'll be able to organize your mind maps and share them on a website page using an <iframe>. This is fantastic for displaying organized items with details.

Managing it in the backend of any website is straightforward, and the frontend is attractive, simple, and even responsive and interactive. One plus is that you can update any mind map from the NodeLand dashboard, and the update will be shown live on any website with the iframe.

It’s one of my many tools that has become one of the most valuable!

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Gabriel__Cmaps

Oct 21, 2024

Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback!

We designed the platform with simplicity, responsiveness, and interactivity in mind, so it’s great to know that managing mind maps is a smooth experience.

We’re excited to bring even more features to enhance your experience!

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Posted: Sep 20, 2024

Excellent tool and easy to use

The tool is quite intuitive and easy to use.
It allows me to share with my clients which makes it easier for me to understand my ideas, projects, proposals. etc.
Highly recommended.

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Gabriel__Cmaps

Oct 21, 2024

Thank you so much for the great review, jlarriega! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying NodeLand. Once you unlock the power of visual thinking, there’s truly no turning back!

We’re excited to continue supporting your journey and helping you make the most of NodeLand.

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Posted: Aug 22, 2024

Nice effort but maybe too early

I have tried this app for weeks and I like the effort made by the creator. The LTD deal is also a bit generous. However, I feel it is too early for this app to be in AppSumo given that there are a few alternative apps that have more features and better UIX. Draw.io, even without AI feature is more intuitive and is similar to Nodeland, and its free. Also, Whimsical is far superior in almost every aspects and its UIX is something Nodeland can look up too. It also has a generous free tier subscription. If Nodeland can speed up the features in its roadmap, it might give users something to think about. But at this stage, it is way too early. Will re-buy if creator is up for the challenge to compete with whimsical. All the best!

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Gabriel__Cmaps

Oct 21, 2024

Hi, Erozenin

Thank you for your honest feedback and for giving NodeLand a try! I understand that it can feel like we’re early in our journey compared to more established tools like Draw.io and Whimsical.

We’re excited about the challenge of competing with the best in the space. In our vision, NodeLand is designed to fill a gap: the seamless integration of non-linear thinking into the note-taking...

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Posted: Aug 10, 2024

Is just amazing

Hi Gabriel,
You can't imagine how you help to be more efficient in my job with your program. I thank you a lot. The only thing that miss to be perfect is be able to make one research and the program show you in what map you have it. Thanks again and i know you are working on.

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Gabriel__Cmaps

Sep 8, 2024

Thank you for such incredible feedback, joay!
A global search feature is a great suggestion and we will surely work on it.

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