Compendium Alternatives

Compendium is described as 'Software tool providing a flexible visual interface for managing the connections between information and ideas' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Compendium for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPad and Linux apps. The best Compendium alternative is Freeplane, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Compendium are Xmind, FreeMind, TheBrain and MindMeister.

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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 is a software tool providing a flexible visual interface for managing the connections between information and ideas.

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Compendium alternatives page was last updated Mar 20, 2023
  1. Mindomo icon
     154 likes

    Mindomo is the easiest online software for creating mind maps, concept maps, outlines and various other types of diagrams. The following features make it the perfect choice both for business and education:

    125 Mindomo alternatives
    Mindomo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox

    Top Mindomo Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Built-in Note Taker
    6.  Online collaboration
    7.  Sorting by folder
    8.  Planning
    9.  Outliner
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11.  Export to PDF
    12.  Backup to Google Drive
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    • Mindomo is the most popular SaaS alternative to Compendium.

    • Mindomo is Freemium and ProprietaryCompendium is Free and Open Source
  2. 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
    Scrintal screenshot 1

    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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  3. ThinkComposer icon
     40 likes

    Create deep visual documents, adaptable and multi-level diagrams, flowcharts, concept maps, mind maps and models.

    172 ThinkComposer alternatives
    Editing a Business Process diagram

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ThinkComposer Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Fluxograms
    Discontinued

    It hasn't been updated since 2015.

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    Comments about ThinkComposer as an Alternative to Compendium
     
    Guest

    Think Composer can link separate maps together in the same way as Compendium so you can divide a subject up into smaller maps each one focusing on a different aspect of the problem.

    Positive commentJul 21, 2018
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    • ThinkComposer is Free and Open SourceCompendium is also Free and Open Source
  4. Heimer icon
     11 likes

    Heimer is a desktop application for creating mind maps and other suitable diagrams. It's written in Qt and targeted for Linux and Windows.

    92 Heimer alternatives
    Simple mind map of Heimer itself running on Ubuntu 18.04

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Heimer Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Tagging
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  5. CmapTools icon
     48 likes

    concept maps on servers, edit their maps synchronously (at the same time) with other users on the Internet, and search the web for information relevant to a concept map.

    43 CmapTools alternatives
    CmapTools screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad

    CmapTools Features

    1.  Knowledge Management
    2.  Brainstorming
    3.  Concept Mapping
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    Comments about CmapTools as an Alternative to Compendium
     
    Dumpi

    It is a tool to structure knowledge visualy

    Positive commentMay 25, 2017
    0
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    • CmapTools is Free and ProprietaryCompendium is Free and Open Source
  6. QuikFlow icon
     1 like

    Create flowcharts (and mind maps) without worrying about layout with QuikFlow. With our innovative interactive layout algorithms, you can work as if you were using a mind mapping application while creating flowcharts. Define your structure and the app handles the layout!

    67 QuikFlow alternatives
    QuikFlow screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  Auto Layout
    10.  Export to PDF
    11.  Intuitive Nodes
    12.  Flow diagram visualisation
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  7. Minzel icon
     12 likes

    Minzel is a beautiful and free mindmapping tool built for creatives and gives you the power to visualize your thoughts. It is simple to use and allows fast and productive mind mapping. You can use Minzel on every modern browser.

    75 Minzel alternatives
    Minzel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Minzel Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Brainstorming
    3.  Mind Map view
    4.  Checklists
    5.  Flow Chart
    6.  Minimap
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  8. 3D Topicscape icon
     7 likes

    3D Topicscape is a Personal Information Manager that provides a template loosely based on mind-mapping or concept mapping. It presents the mind map as a 3D scene where each node is a cone (or pyramid, or variation on such a shape). It can also display in a 2D format.

    19 3D Topicscape alternatives
    Example

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    3D Topicscape Features

    1.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
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  9. Novamind icon
     14 likes

    Produce unique, information rich, vivid solutions for enhanced creative thinking and compelling presentations.

    68 Novamind alternatives
    Novamind screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. bubbl.us icon
     26 likes

    Bubbl.us is a simple and free web application that lets you brainstorm online.

    78 bubbl.us alternatives
    bubbl.us screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    bubbl.us Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Mind Map view
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  Minimap
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  11. Aibase icon
     11 likes

    Creative Data Manager.

    30 Aibase alternatives
    Aibase screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Aibase Features

    1.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    2.  Creativity
    3.  Knowledge base
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  Outliner
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  12. ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note icon
     5 likes
    ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note Features

    1.  Handwriting
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Pencil
    4.  Brainstorming
    ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note iconCompendium Icon

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