Blumind AlternativesMind Mapping Tools and other similar apps like Blumind

Blumind is described as 'Small mind map editing and viewing tool, running on the Windows platform, supporting English and Simplified and Traditional Chinese interface' and is a Mind Mapping tool in the business & commerce category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Blumind for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Blumind alternative is Xmind, which is free. Other great apps like Blumind are Freeplane, FreeMind, TheBrain and MindMeister.

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Blumind is a small mind map editing and viewing tool, running on the Windows platform, supporting English and Simplified and Traditional Chinese interface.

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Blumind alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
  1. Xmind icon
     390 likes

    Xmind is a versatile tool for mind mapping and brainstorming available across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms. Widely adopted with over 100 million downloads and a 4.8-star rating, it offers extensive language support and automatic settings adaptation.

    117 Xmind alternatives
    Curated features for you to generate ideas, inspire creativity, and bring efficiency both in work and life.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Brainstorming
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Knowledge Management
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Handwritten Notes
    7.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Hierarchical Structure
    11.  Portable
    12.  No Tracking
    Xmind iconBlumind Icon

    Xmind VS Blumind

    Is Xmind a good alternative to Blumind?
     
    • Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Blumind.

    • Xmind is the most popular free alternative to Blumind.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryBlumind is Free and Proprietary
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedBlumind is not according to our users
  2. Freeplane icon
     248 likes

    Freeplane is a powerful and free software for building mind maps. It is a redesigned version of the well known FreeMind , and is created by one of FreeMind's key developers.

    80 Freeplane alternatives
    Freeplane screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java

    Top Freeplane Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Summary Nodes
    4.  Project Tracking
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Portable
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    10.  Conditional styles
    11.  Shared Nodes
    Freeplane iconBlumind Icon

    Freeplane VS Blumind

    Is Freeplane a good alternative to Blumind?
     
    • Freeplane is the most popular Open Source alternative to Blumind.

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceBlumind is Free and Proprietary
  3. FreeMind icon
     472 likes

    Free and open source, Java-based mind-mapping app for the desktop featuring a hierarchical editor that emphasizes folding.

    106 FreeMind alternatives
    Example: Computer

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Top FreeMind Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Simple installation
    5.  Hierarchical Structure
    6.  Distraction-free Writing
    7.  Mind Map view
    8.  Shortcut keys
    9.  Java based
    10.  Knowledge Management
    11.  Minimap
    Discontinued

    Last version from 2016. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/

    FreeMind iconBlumind Icon

    FreeMind VS Blumind

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  4. TheBrain icon
     138 likes

    TheBrain helps you organize all your Web pages, contacts, documents, emails and files in a context-driven visual map.

    126 TheBrain alternatives
    TheBrain screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    TheBrain Features

    1.  Visual timeline
    2.  Visual-thinking
    3.  Visual bookmarks
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Portable
    7.  Interactive map
    TheBrain iconBlumind Icon

    TheBrain VS Blumind

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  5. MindMeister icon
     139 likes

    MindMeister is the market-leader in online mind mapping. Unlike traditional mind mapping tools, MindMeister allows for real-time brainstorming sessions between an unlimited number of users and requires only a standard web browser.

    140 MindMeister alternatives
    MindMeister desktop and mobile

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    MindMeister Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  REST API
    6.  Convert PDF to Word document
    7.  Collaborative writing
    MindMeister iconBlumind Icon

    MindMeister VS Blumind

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  6. MindNode icon
     89 likes

    Visual brainstorming tool for quickly capturing and organizing your thoughts and ideas on desktop and mobile.

    86 MindNode alternatives
    MindNode screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages

    MindNode Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Minimap
    3.  Support for Large File
    4.  Brainstorming
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    MindNode VS Blumind

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  7. Coggle icon
     59 likes

    Coggle is a simple, beautiful, powerful way of structuring information. It's designed to help you understand things, and then share your knowledge by arranging your document in the same way that your mind works.

    102 Coggle alternatives
    Coggle screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Online Editing
    4.  Data export/import
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  Brainstorming
    10.  Flow diagram visualisation
    11.  Creativity
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    Coggle VS Blumind

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  8. SimpleMind icon
     47 likes

    Mind mapping helps you organize your thoughts, remember information and generate new ideas. We've created a beautiful, intuitive app, so you can mind map wherever you are and whenever you want.

    95 SimpleMind alternatives
    SimpleMind screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Kanban Board
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  No registration required
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Quick search
    12.  Sync with iCloud
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    SimpleMind VS Blumind

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  9. Visual Understanding Environment icon
     84 likes

    Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) is a mind-mapping and concept-mapping tool. It is also a non-linear presentation program.

    86 Visual Understanding Environment alternatives
    Visual Understanding Environment screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Visual Understanding Environment Features

    1.  Java IDE
    2.  Non linear presentation
    3.  Concept Mapping
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 3.3.0, released in October 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website and from GitHub.

    Visual Understanding Environment iconBlumind Icon

    Visual Understanding Environment VS Blumind

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  10. TiddlyMap icon
     32 likes

    TiddlyMap is a TiddlyWiki plugin that turns your favourite personal note taking software in a wiki-concept-map hybrid! Yes, you will be able to do both: drawing maps and putting down knowledge in a wiki way.

    73 TiddlyMap alternatives
    TiddlyMap screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted

    TiddlyMap Features

    1.  Cross browser support
    2.  Browser-based
    TiddlyMap iconBlumind Icon

    TiddlyMap VS Blumind

    Is TiddlyMap a good alternative to Blumind?
     
    • TiddlyMap is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Blumind.

    • TiddlyMap is Free and Open SourceBlumind is Free and Proprietary
  11. MindManager  icon
     86 likes

    MindManager is a tool for creating mind maps, charts, and diagrams to organize ideas, projects, and processes. It supports freeform thinking and idea organization, meeting management, strategy planning, and data organization.

    86 MindManager alternatives
    MindManager  screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    MindManager Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3. Microsoft Teams icon  Microsoft Teams Integration
    MindManager  iconBlumind Icon

    MindManager VS Blumind

    Is MindManager a good alternative to Blumind?
     
    • MindManager is the most popular commercial alternative to Blumind.

    • MindManager is Paid and ProprietaryBlumind is Free and Proprietary
  12. Wondershare EdrawMax icon
     50 likes

    Wondershare EdrawMax is a software designed for creating various diagrams and charts including flowcharts, mind maps, and business diagrams. It also provides a user-friendly floor planning solution and a visual reference for complex electrical systems.

    130 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives
    Wondershare EdrawMax screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Wondershare EdrawMax Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Flow Chart
    4.  Mind Map view
    5.  Organization
    6.  Export to PDF
    Wondershare EdrawMax iconBlumind Icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax VS Blumind

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