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

The best open source alternative to FreeMind is Freeplane. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FreeMind and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to FreeMind are TreeSheets, Visual Understanding Environment, vym and TiddlyMap.

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • 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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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  5. vym icon

    vym

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    VYM (View Your Mind) is a tool to generate and manipulate maps which show your thoughts. Such maps can help you to improve your creativity and effectivity. You can use them for time management, to organize tasks, to get an overview over complex contexts, to sort your ideas etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. TiddlyMap icon

    TiddlyMap

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    TiddlyMap is a TiddlyWiki plugin that turns your favourite personal note taking software in a wiki-concept-map hybrid! Yes, you will be able to do both: drawing maps and putting down knowledge in a wiki way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
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    • TiddlyMap is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to FreeMind.

    • TiddlyMap is Free and Open SourceFreeMind is also Free and Open Source
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    Minder

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    What is Minder? Minder is a mind-mapping application with many features that make it ideal for capturing, organizing and visualizing your ideas. Minder has automatic node layout features.

    17 Minder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    ThinkComposer

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    Create deep visual documents, adaptable and multi-level diagrams, flowcharts, concept maps, mind maps and models.

    164 ThinkComposer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Looks like this open source project has been abandoned. It hasn't been updated in more than 5 years.

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    • Some users think ThinkComposer is a great FreeMind alternative, some don't.

    • ThinkComposer is Free and Open SourceFreeMind is also Free and Open Source
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    Intrigue

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    Organize literature into ideas, fast. Intrigue lets you quickly organize the papers you read alongside your thoughts in a visual & clean manner. Features include:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
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    WiseMapping

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    Wise Mapping is the web mind mapping tool that leverages the power of Mind Maps HTML5 and SVG. Users will be able to create and read their mind maps from everywhere whenever its needed. Once you have your mind map created the features that distinguish WiseMapping appears: Embed...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Java
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    Compendium

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    Compendium is a software tool providing a flexible visual interface for managing the connections between information and ideas.

    49 Compendium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • JavaFX
    • Java
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    Heimer

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    Heimer is a desktop application for creating mind maps and other suitable diagrams. It's written in Qt and targeted for Linux and Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Simple mind map of Heimer itself running on Ubuntu 18.04
     
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