Brainio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Brainio is Xmind, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Brainio and 14 are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Brainio are TreeSheets, MindMeister, Gingko Writer and Scrintal.

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  1. Xmind icon

    Xmind

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    Cross-platform mind mapping and brainstorming tool offering multi-language support, real-time collaboration, visual templates, markdown and audio notes, cloud sync, device compatibility, file export, and regular feature updates for diverse productivity needs.

    122 Xmind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Curated features for you to generate ideas, inspire creativity, and bring efficiency both in work and life.
     

    • Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Brainio.

    • Xmind is the most popular free alternative to Brainio.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryBrainio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedBrainio is not according to our users
  2. TreeSheets icon

    TreeSheets

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    A "hierarchical spreadsheet" that is a great replacement for spreadsheets, mind mappers, outliners, PIMs, text editors and small databases.

    51 TreeSheets alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    TreeSheets screenshot 1
     

    • TreeSheets is the most popular Open Source alternative to Brainio.

    • TreeSheets is Free and Open SourceBrainio is Paid and Proprietary
    • TreeSheets is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBrainio is not according to our users
  4. MindMeister icon

    MindMeister

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    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.

    145 MindMeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
  5. Gingko Writer icon

    Gingko Writer

     57 likes
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    Gingko Writer is a text editor that uses a tree-like structure to help you organize and visualize your thoughts, making it easier to outline, draft, and refine complex texts.

    76 Gingko Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Gingko tree for screenplay "2001"
     
  6. Scrintal icon

    Scrintal

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    Scrintal offers a visual approach to brainstorming, merging mind mapping with networked note-taking. Ideal for problem-solving, project planning, and study outlining, it accommodates various file types, tags, and colors, forming a comprehensive knowledge base for writers and researchers.

    107 Scrintal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Scrintal screenshot 1
     
  9. Nulis icon

    Nulis

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    Nulis makes the process of outlining your stories, articles, or books easy, fun, and convenient.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Nulis screenshot 1
     
  10. miMind by CryptoBees LLC icon

    miMind by CryptoBees LLC

     9 likes
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    miMind is a mind mapping tool designed to create and share ideas and activities, such as, project planning, brainstorming ideas, designing, thought structuring, summarizing ideas, discussions, poster presentation, project demonstrations and many other creative applications.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    miMind by CryptoBees LLC screenshot 1
     
  11. iMindQ icon

    iMindQ

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    A Mind Mapping solution for brainstorming and organizing ideas in the form of intuitive and organic mind maps, concept maps, flowcharts and diagrams.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    iMindQ screenshot 1
     
  12. M8! - Mind Map icon

    M8! - Mind Map

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    M8! is an easy to use Mind Map Application for Windows 8. You can use M8! for your thoughts, ideas, for taking notes, for your studies or as an organizer for your business tasks. It's an all-inclusive companion that helps you manage your daily life in every situation.

    64 M8! - Mind Map alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    M8! - Mind Map screenshot 1
     
  14. BigHairyGoal icon

    BigHairyGoal

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    Mindmapping, brainstorming and progress tracking tool for creatives and software developers. Simple and effective to use, letting just go the flow of creativity.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    BigHairyGoal screenshot 1
     
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