FreeMind AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Project Management Tools

The best Project Management alternative to FreeMind is Freeplane, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FreeMind and many of them are Project Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Project Management Tool alternatives to FreeMind are Xmind, MindMeister, Mindomo and MindManager .

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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 Jun 17, 2025
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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.

    78 Freeplane alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
    Freeplane screenshot 1

    Top Freeplane Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Summary Nodes
    4.  Project Tracking
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Portable
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Hierarchical Structure
    11.  Full-Text Search
    12. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX

    Freeplane VS FreeMind

     
    Comments about Freeplane as an Alternative to FreeMind
    Top Positive Comment
    ab1
    Jan 17, 2022
    2

    Freeplane can open even old .mm files from FreeMind.

    Most Recent Comment
    luupr
    Positive Jun 17, 2025
    0

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

    RemovedUser
    Mar 15, 2022
    0

    Their interface is slow under my Linux because of using Java

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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.

    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.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Real time collaboration
    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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    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.

    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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    MindManager is a tool for creating mind maps, charts, and diagrams to organize ideas, projects, and processes. It supports freeform thinking and idea organization, meeting management, strategy planning, and data organization.

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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:

    126 Mindomo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
    Mindomo screenshot 1

    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

    Mindomo VS FreeMind

     

    • 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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    MindManager

     86 likes
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    MindManager is a tool for creating mind maps, charts, and diagrams to organize ideas, projects, and processes. It supports freeform thinking and idea organization, meeting management, strategy planning, and data organization.

    83 MindManager alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    MindManager screenshot 1

    MindManager Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3. Microsoft Teams icon  Microsoft Teams Integration

    MindManager VS FreeMind

     
    Comments about MindManager as an Alternative to FreeMind
    Guest
    Negative Oct 15, 2017
    6

    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.

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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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    GitMind

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    GitMind is a free online mind map maker for brainstorming, project planning, development, action, and other creative tasks. This tool lets you share mind maps with tons of users and collaborate with them.

    19 GitMind alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Online
    Mind map, flowchart, org chart, uml diagram and more,

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Flow Chart
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  OAUTH
    7.  Knowledge Management

    GitMind VS FreeMind

     
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    MindGenius

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    MindGenius is a practical project management tool that helps individuals, teams and organisations plan, deliver and monitor projects more effectively.

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    MindGenius Features

    1.  Planning
    2.  Brainstorming

    MindGenius VS FreeMind

     
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    IOctopus

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    IOctopus screenshot 1

    Top IOctopus Features

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

    IOctopus VS FreeMind

     
  12. ConceptDraw MindMap icon

    ConceptDraw MindMap

     70 likes
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    ConceptDraw MINDMAP, a leading mind map product, includes a comprehensive set of capabilities for designing and building timesaving mind maps and presentations.

    72 ConceptDraw MindMap alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Add cliparts to your map

    ConceptDraw MindMap Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Portable
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Data visualization

    ConceptDraw MindMap VS FreeMind

     
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