Freeform AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Mind Mapping Tools

The best Mind Mapping alternative to Freeform is draw.io, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Freeform and 14 are Mind Mapping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mind Mapping Tool alternatives to Freeform are Miro, Lucidchart, LimanDoc and MindMeister.

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  1. draw.io icon
     967 likes

    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.

    121 draw.io alternatives
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Google Sheets

    Top draw.io Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Mind Mapping
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Sync with Google Drive
    7.  Multiple export options
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Interior Design
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Single Line Diagram
    draw.io iconFreeform Icon

    draw.io VS Freeform

    Is draw.io a good alternative to Freeform?
     
    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Freeform.

    • draw.io is the most popular free alternative to Freeform.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryFreeform is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Miro icon
     109 likes

    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product development and design workflows.

    97 Miro alternatives
    Miro screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Miro Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Interactive Whiteboard
    4.  Prototyping
    5.  Mind Map view
    6.  Mind Mapping
    7.  Shared whiteboard
    8.  Visual planning
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Online collaboration
    11.  AI-Powered
    12.  Brainstorming
    Miro iconFreeform Icon

    Miro VS Freeform

    Is Miro a good alternative to Freeform?
     
    • Miro is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & SaaS alternative to Freeform.

    • Miro is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeform is Free and Proprietary
  3. Lucidchart icon
     534 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 work...

    47 Lucidchart alternatives
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Lucidchart Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  General-purpose diagramming
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  Charts
    11.  Scalable UI
    12.  Online collaboration
    Lucidchart iconFreeform Icon

    Lucidchart VS Freeform

    Is Lucidchart a good alternative to Freeform?
     
    • Lucidchart is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Freeform.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeform is Free and Proprietary
  4. LimanDoc icon
     9 likes

    LimanDoc is a simple yet powerful tool for visualize files, diagrams, and construct a mind map with the possibility to edit Markdown text. It is an offline first desktop app with a 2D canvas that allows a preview of the inner folders (boards).

    33 LimanDoc alternatives
    LimanDoc screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    LimanDoc Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  PDF support
    4.  Cross-Platform
    5.  Infinite canvas
    6.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    7.  Unlimited Canvas Area
    8.  Flow diagram visualisation
    LimanDoc iconFreeform Icon

    LimanDoc VS Freeform

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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 iconFreeform Icon

    MindMeister VS Freeform

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  6. Whimsical icon
     29 likes

    Whimsical is a collaborative visual workspace for creating flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!.

    54 Whimsical alternatives
    Wireframes: Create wireframes for any device or screen.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Top Whimsical Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Visual planning
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  AI-Powered
    8.  UX Design
    9.  Flow Chart
    10.  Visual-thinking
    11.  Flow diagram visualisation
    Whimsical iconFreeform Icon

    Whimsical VS Freeform

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  7. Mural icon
     34 likes

    MURAL is a visual collaboration workspace for modern teams. Based in the cloud, MURAL serves shared, digital whiteboards where teams visually explore complex challenges, facilitate design thinking methods and organize Agile processes across any device.

    56 Mural alternatives
    Mural screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Mural Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Infinite canvas
    3.  Visual-thinking
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Visual Pinboard
    6.  Shared whiteboard
    7.  Interactive Whiteboard
    8.  Brainstorming
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    Mural VS Freeform

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  8. Xmind AI icon
     5 likes

    Xmind AI is a powerful online mind mapping tool that uses AI to assist in generating ideas and offers seamless collaboration for your teams.

    51 Xmind AI alternatives
    Xmind AI is a powerful online mind mapping tool that uses AI to assist in generating ideas and offers seamless collaboration for your teams.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Hierarchical Structure
    6.  Goal Setting
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No Coding Required
    11.  AI-Powered
    Xmind AI iconFreeform Icon

    Xmind AI VS Freeform

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  9. Freehand icon
     3 likes

    Unleash your team's productivity, insight, and connection. Freehand is a collaborative canvas that makes work more connected, creative, inclusive, and impactful. As the only Visual Collaboration platform inclusively designed and priced for the entire organization, Freehand...

    54 Freehand alternatives
    Freehand screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Top Freehand Features

    1.  Support for @mentions
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Interactive Presentations
    5.  Shared whiteboard
    6.  Brainstorming
    7.  User mentions
    8.  Interactive Whiteboard
    9.  User story mapping
    10.  AI-Powered
    11. Google Docs (Suite) icon  Google docs integration
    12.  Visual planning
    Freehand iconFreeform Icon

    Freehand VS Freeform

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  10. IOctopus icon
     32 likes

    IOctopus is an online mind map service for a dive deep into a mind for the best ideas.

    98 IOctopus alternatives
    IOctopus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top IOctopus Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Brainstorming
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Visual-thinking
    6.  Team Collaboration
    7.  Creativity
    8.  Mind Map view
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Export to JPEG
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Gantt-charts
    IOctopus iconFreeform Icon

    IOctopus VS Freeform

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  11. FigJam icon
     7 likes

    FigJam is an online whiteboard from Figma, made for designers to ideate and brainstorm with their extended teams. It’s for defining user problems, looking for inspiration, and exploring ideas.

    31 FigJam alternatives
    FigJam screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPad
    • Figma

    FigJam Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Interactive Whiteboard
    3.  Visual planning
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  Shared whiteboard
    FigJam iconFreeform Icon

    FigJam VS Freeform

    Is FigJam a good alternative to Freeform?
     
    • FigJam is the most popular commercial alternative to Freeform.

    • FigJam is Paid and ProprietaryFreeform is Free and Proprietary
  12. Microsoft Whiteboard icon
     14 likes

    Meet the freeform digital canvas where ideas, content, and people come together.

    55 Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives
    Microsoft Whiteboard screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Microsoft Whiteboard Features

    1.  Interactive Whiteboard
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Infinite canvas
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Handwritten Notes
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    Microsoft Whiteboard iconFreeform Icon

    Microsoft Whiteboard VS Freeform

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