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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Free and open source, Java-based mind-mapping app for the desktop featuring a hierarchical editor that emphasizes folding.

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FreeMind alternatives page was last updated Feb 9, 2023
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  1. Xmind icon

    Xmind

     396 likes
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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.

    117 Xmind alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • 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.

    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.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Hierarchical Structure
    11.  Portable
    12.  No Tracking

    Xmind VS FreeMind

     

    • 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    TreeSheets screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Mind Mapping
    3.  Nested Notes
    4.  List management
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Kanban Board
    12.  No registration required

    TreeSheets VS FreeMind

     
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    Positive Feb 14, 2020
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    Multi layered, rapid single page layout and design tool with comprehensive hot-key support.

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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 LightweightFreeMind is not according to our users
  4. Obsidian Canvas icon

    Obsidian Canvas

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    A plugin to make your canvas work like a mindmap.

    15 Obsidian Canvas alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Obsidian Canvas screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Visual Pinboard
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  File Tagging
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Infinite canvas

    Obsidian Canvas VS FreeMind

     
  5. MindMeister icon

    MindMeister

     141 likes
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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.

    139 MindMeister alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile

    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 VS FreeMind

     
    Comments about MindMeister as an Alternative to FreeMind
    Guest
    Negative Apr 24, 2020
    3

    Freemind is offline tool, while MindMeister is a online one.

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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

     22 likes
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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.

    89 ProcessOn alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Flow Chart
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  Support for @mentions

    ProcessOn VS FreeMind

     
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    Scapple

     36 likes
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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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Scapple screenshot 1

    Scapple Features

    1.  Concept Mapping
    2.  Fullscreen support

    Scapple VS FreeMind

     
  9. Curio icon

    Curio

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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Curio screenshot 1

    Curio Features

    1.  Sketch
    2.  Notebook
    3.  Idea
    4.  Freeform notes

    Curio VS FreeMind

     
  10. Mindly (mind mapping) icon

    Mindly (mind mapping)

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    Mindly helps to organize your inner universe. Give a structure to your thoughts, capture ideas, plan a speech, take notes. It is up to you. The universe is yours.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Mindly (mind mapping) screenshot 1

    Mindly (mind mapping) Features

    1.  Concept Mapping
    2.  Visual-thinking
    3.  Knowledge Management

    Mindly (mind mapping) VS FreeMind

     
  11. 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.

    107 Scrintal alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Scrintal screenshot 1

    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

    Scrintal VS FreeMind

     
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