Freeplane AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Freeplane is Xmind, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Freeplane and 17 are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Freeplane are TreeSheets, Obsidian Canvas, MindMeister and Gingko Writer.

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  1. Xmind icon

    Xmind

     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

    Application types

    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.
     
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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
  5. MindMeister icon

    MindMeister

     141 likes

    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.

    154 MindMeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
  6. Gingko Writer icon

    Gingko Writer

     57 likes

    Gingko Writer is a text editor that uses a tree-like structure to help you organize and visualize your thoughts, making it easier to outline, draft, and refine complex texts.

    87 Gingko Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Gingko tree for screenplay "2001"
     
  7. Mindolph icon

    Mindolph

     7 likes
    • 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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • JavaFX
    • Java
    Mind map in light mode
     
  9. Scrintal icon

    Scrintal

     15 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Scrintal screenshot 1
     
  10. Scapple icon

    Scapple

     36 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Scapple screenshot 1
     
  11. Mindly (mind mapping) icon

    Mindly (mind mapping)

     26 likes

    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.

    22 Mindly (mind mapping) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Mindly (mind mapping) screenshot 1
     
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    Mindly (mind mapping) vs Freeplane Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Very clumsy and unpolished UI and graphic representation and minimal feature set. Beyond bare bones

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Mindly (mind mapping) is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeplane is Free and Open Source
  12. OrgPad icon

    OrgPad

     3 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Create rich documents.
     
  13. iMindQ icon

    iMindQ

     5 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    iMindQ screenshot 1
     
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