Kumu

Kumu offers a comprehensive platform designed to help users organize complex data into various types of relationship maps, including stakeholder, systems, social network, community asset, and concept mapping. The platform allows for easy data import from spreadsheets or through Google Sheets integration, facilitating the building of detailed maps. Kumu’s features enhance user experience by allowing filtering, focusing, showcasing, and creating multiple views to represent different perspectives. It supports dynamic, data-driven decorations and includes tools for social network analysis, community detection, clustering, and automated calculations to provide deeper insights into the mapped data. Additionally, Kumu offers a collaborative whiteboard tool called Sticky Studio, which aids in simplifying complex processes. The platform is accessible through free registration, which includes unlimited public projects, with private projects starting at $9 per month. For more advanced needs, Kumu provides pro workspaces with additional features such as custom branding and admin access. The built-in presentation builder and publishing capabilities allow users to easily share their work, supporting presentations and embeds. Kumu serves prestigious clients globally, including academic institutions, non-profits, and foundations such as Stanford University, Earth Island Institute, and the Gates Foundation.