The Best FreeMind AlternativesTop Mind Mapping Tools and other similar apps like FreeMind

FreeMind is described as 'Free and open source, Java-based mind-mapping app for the desktop featuring a hierarchical editor that emphasizes folding' and is a very popular Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FreeMind for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best FreeMind alternative is Freeplane, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FreeMind are Xmind, TreeSheets, Obsidian Canvas and TheBrain.

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  1. Freeplane icon

    Freeplane

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    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.

    84 Freeplane alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
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    ab1
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    Freeplane can open even old .mm files from FreeMind.

    luupr
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    FreeMind seem unmaintained and Freeplane is directly compatible but much more professional.

    RemovedUser
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    Their interface is slow under my Linux because of using Java

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Freeplane is a great FreeMind alternative.

    • Freeplane is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FreeMind.

    • Freeplane is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FreeMind.

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceFreeMind is also Free and Open Source
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    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.

    123 Xmind alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • 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.
     
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    • Most users think Xmind is a great FreeMind alternative.

    • Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to FreeMind.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeMind is Free and Open Source
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedFreeMind is not according to our users
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    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Multi layered, rapid single page layout and design tool with comprehensive hot-key support.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think TreeSheets is a great FreeMind alternative.

    • TreeSheets is Free and Open SourceFreeMind is also Free and Open Source
    • TreeSheets is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFreeMind is not according to our users
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    TheBrain

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    TheBrain helps you organize all your Web pages, contacts, documents, emails and files in a context-driven visual map.

    126 TheBrain alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Not a mindmapping application

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Peter Ernst
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    TheBrain has team collaboration features, scales well for large knowledge bases and has a more flexible data model.

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    • Most users think TheBrain is a great FreeMind alternative.

    • TheBrain is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeMind is Free and Open Source
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    MindNode

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

    87 MindNode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages
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    quick and simple. beautiful!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think MindNode is a great FreeMind alternative.

    • MindNode is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeMind is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    146 MindMeister alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Freemind is offline tool, while MindMeister is a online one.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think MindMeister is a great FreeMind alternative.

    • MindMeister is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeMind is Free and Open Source
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    Mindomo

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    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:

    131 Mindomo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mindomo is a great FreeMind alternative.

    • Mindomo is the most popular SaaS alternative to FreeMind.

    • Mindomo is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeMind is Free and Open Source
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    Coggle

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    Coggle is a simple, beautiful, powerful way of structuring information. It's designed to help you understand things, and then share your knowledge by arranging your document in the same way that your mind works.

    101 Coggle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    MindManager

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    Visualize projects, ideas, and strategies with mind maps, charts, and diagrams. Manage tasks, meetings, and information using attachments, embedded browsers, and templates. Collaborate in teams and integrate with multiple platforms, including Office and cloud services.

    86 MindManager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    Freemind is for free, mind manager is too much commerce driven. I did use it for years, but I don't want to use it any longer. Every year you needed to buy an update to use the newest features but the improvement always wasn't worth the cost.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • MindManager is the most popular commercial alternative to FreeMind.

    • MindManager is Paid and ProprietaryFreeMind is Free and Open Source
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    SimpleMind

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    Mind mapping helps you organize your thoughts, remember information and generate new ideas. We've created a beautiful, intuitive app, so you can mind map wherever you are and whenever you want.

    97 SimpleMind alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    • Mac
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    • Android
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