[kqr]

I thought this was the difference between mindmaps (anonymous connections between things) and concept maps, where edges are directed and labeled such that (node, edge, node) triplets form propositions.

I agree concept maps are more useful but at this point I do think they deserve their own word.

[cloudhead]

A mind map is a specific type of concept map, where the edges are labeled

[Tomte]

No.

A Mind Map has labeled edges (and usually only edges, no nodes). It was invented by Tony Buzan and he has a bunch of rules that they have to obey.

A Concept Map had labeled edges between nodes and an education theory behind it. It was invented by Joseph Novak, building on ideas by David Ausubel.

Mind Mapping tools usually produce neither.