Freeplane Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Freeplane for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is FreeMind, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Freeplane and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Freeplane are Xmind, yEd Graph Editor, TreeSheets and Obsidian Canvas.

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  1. FreeMind icon
     477 likes

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

    108 FreeMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    FreeMind vs Freeplane Comments
    Aleksandr Dikov
    Positive
    6

    It's original of the forked Application

    ab1
    Negative
    0

    FreeMind have trouble to open older .mm files

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Freeplan offers way more options than Freemind.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FreeMind is Free and Open SourceFreeplane is also Free and Open Source
  2. Xmind icon
     399 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Xmind vs Freeplane Comments
    ab1
    0

    XMind can't open .mm files.

    tibi97427
    Positive
    0

    It's more intuitive / user-friendly, the user interface looks better.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeplane is Free and Open Source
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedFreeplane is not according to our users
  3. yEd Graph Editor icon
     444 likes

    yEd is a powerful diagram editor that can be used to quickly create diagrams manually or import external data for analysis and auto-magically arrange even large data sets by just pressing a button. You can use yEd to quickly create flow charts, BPMN and UML diagrams...

    119 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
     
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    yEd Graph Editor vs Freeplane Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Because of user friendliness of doing everything with just keyboard. Nor does it have the "brain" concept.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryFreeplane is Free and Open Source
  4. TheBrain icon
     142 likes

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

    129 TheBrain alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. PlantUML icon
     119 likes

    PlantUML is an open-source tool that uses simple textual descriptions to draw UML diagrams. The generator can be run anywhere within JVM and integrated with various application such as wiki, text editor, IDE, programming language, documentation generator, and others.

    118 PlantUML alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  6. MindNode icon
     92 likes

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

    87 MindNode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages
     
  7. Mindomo icon
     156 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
     
  8. SimpleMind icon
     48 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. MindManager  icon
     87 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    MindManager vs Freeplane Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Great program - very costly when last used.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MindManager is Paid and ProprietaryFreeplane is Free and Open Source
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