Compendium AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Compendium is Xmind, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Compendium and nine of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Compendium are MindMeister, Scrintal, ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note and Inclr: Mindmap Notes & Ideas.

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Compendium alternatives are mainly Mind Mapping Tools but may also be Project Management Tools or Note-taking Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Compendium.
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Compendium alternatives page was last updated Mar 29, 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
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    • Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Compendium.

    • Xmind is the most popular free alternative to Compendium.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryCompendium is Free and Open Source
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedCompendium is not according to our users
  2. 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
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  3. Scrintal icon
     15 likes

    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.

    109 Scrintal alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Unlimited storage
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  File Tagging
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  Mind Mapping
    12.  Knowledge base
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  4. ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note icon
     5 likes
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note Features

    1.  Handwriting
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Pencil
    4.  Brainstorming
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  5. Inclr: Mindmap Notes & Ideas icon
     2 likes

    Inclr's patented mindmapping app helps you organise your tasks, apps, and life into information clusters, the same way your mind works. We patented a system to help visualize your data by creating a structured method to store impressions into memory.

    82 Inclr: Mindmap Notes & Ideas alternatives
    Inclr: Mindmap Notes & Ideas screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Inclr: Mindmap Notes & Ideas Features

    1.  Visual-thinking
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  6. Brainio icon
     3 likes

    Mind mapping app with markdown support and online collaboration for building your knowledge.

    81 Brainio alternatives
    Brainio screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Brainio Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  Knowledge base
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  7. iMindQ icon
     4 likes

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

    68 iMindQ alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    iMindQ Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Concept Mapping
    4.  Visual-thinking
    5.  Brainstorming
    6.  Minimap
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  8. M8! - Mind Map icon
     8 likes

    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
    M8! - Mind Map screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. BigHairyGoal icon
     2 likes

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

    69 BigHairyGoal alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Top BigHairyGoal Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  GTD-based
    4.  Brainstorm mode
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Flow diagram visualisation
    7.  Charts
    8.  Interactive Whiteboard
    9.  Minimap
    10.  Visual Programming
    11.  Visual flow
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