FreeMind AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to FreeMind is Xmind, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FreeMind and 19 are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to FreeMind are TreeSheets, Obsidian Canvas, MindMeister and ProcessOn.

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  1. Xmind icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • 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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    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.

    147 MindMeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
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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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    ProcessOn

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    ProcessOn is a free online drawing tool that supports the creation of mind maps, flow charts, swimlane diagrams, network topology diagrams, fishbone diagrams, UML and other graphics.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    One stop drawing tool
     
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    Scapple

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    Scapple is an easy-to-use tool for getting ideas down as quickly as possible and making connections between them. It isn’t exactly mind-mapping software—it’s more like a freeform text editor that allows you to make notes anywhere on the page and to connect them using straight...

    28 Scapple alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Curio icon

    Curio

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    Curio is an innovative and visual application for brainstorming, notetaking, and project management.

    99 Curio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  10. Scrintal icon

    Scrintal

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    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.

    110 Scrintal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. iMindQ icon

    iMindQ

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    OrgPad

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    Do you like to spend time figuring out how to use that overcomplicated tool? No? We don't like it too. We focus on minimalistic design. We do the heavy lifting for you. One example: we spend three days choosing colors that look great so you don't have to.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Create rich documents.
     
  14. Mindolph icon

    Mindolph

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    • Create and manage your own files in separate workspaces with saving in your local storage, which means you have full control of your knowledge compared to cloud solutions.
    19 Mindolph alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • JavaFX
    • Java
    Mind map in light mode
     
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