Cacoo AlternativesMind Mapping Tools & Diagram Editors like Cacoo

Apps similar to Cacoo include draw.io, which is free and open source. Other options are LibreOffice - Draw, Dia, yEd Graph Editor and Freeplane. Mind Mapping Tools like Cacoo are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for the web, Windows, Mac, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. draw.io icon
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    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    172 draw.io alternatives

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
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    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
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  2. Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    110 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  3. Dia icon
     460 likes

    Open-source diagram editor supporting Linux, Windows, Unix, and Mac OS X, with features for constructing entity relationship, UML, flowchart, and network diagrams, customizable with XML-defined shapes, extensibility, and a GTK+-based graphical user interface.

    97 Dia alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Xfce
    • DragonFly BSD
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    • OpenBSD
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  4. yEd Graph Editor icon
     446 likes

    yEd is a powerful diagram editor that can be used to quickly create diagrams manually or import external data for analysis and auto-magically arrange even large data sets by just pressing a button. You can use yEd to quickly create flow charts, BPMN and UML diagrams...

    124 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • BSD
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  5. Freeplane icon
     261 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.

    89 Freeplane alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
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  6. Lucidchart icon
     538 likes

    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

    115 Lucidchart alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. DeepNotes icon
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    DeepNotes is an open source, end-to-end encrypted visual note-taking app with deep page navigation and live collaboration. Create mind maps, diagrams, kanban boards, among others. Infinite nesting of infinite canvases.

    145 DeepNotes alternatives

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  8. Microsoft Visio icon
     253 likes

    Create data-connected diagrams with real-time collaboration as part of the Office Suite. Ideal for IT and business professionals, it visualizes complex info with ease, providing intuitive tools for diagramming, mind mapping, and vector graphics.

    154 Microsoft Visio alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
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  9. MindMeister icon
     142 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.

    166 MindMeister alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  10. PlantUML icon
     121 likes

    PlantUML is an open-source tool that uses simple textual descriptions to draw UML diagrams. The generator can be run anywhere within JVM and integrated with various application such as wiki, text editor, IDE, programming language, documentation generator, and others.

    127 PlantUML alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Chrome OS
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  11. MindNode icon
     94 likes

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

    96 MindNode alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages
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  12. Efficient web-based tool for constructing high-quality commutative diagrams. Offers LaTeX export with embedded links, intuitive interface supporting both mouse and keyboard inputs, and features like multiple selections, macro support, and smart label alignment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
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