Gingko Writer AlternativesMind Mapping & Note-taking Tools like Gingko Writer

Gingko Writer is described as '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' and is a popular Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Gingko Writer for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and SaaS apps. The best Gingko Writer alternative is Trello, which is free. Other great apps like Gingko Writer are Microsoft Word, Workflowy, TreeSheets and Manuskript.

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  1. ClickUp icon
    Sponsored

    All-in-one system integrates project, task, and time management with customizable modular dashboards, collaborative image annotation, multiple task views, and granular workflow customization for teams of any size or industry, streamlining complex to simple projects.

    278 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. Trello icon
     1259 likes

    Organize and visualize tasks with Trello's boards, lists, and cards. Customize workflows for projects, streamline team collaboration, and integrate tasks seamlessly without starting from scratch. Suitable for meetings, onboarding, and brainstorming with proven playbooks.

    262 Trello alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Trello vs Gingko Writer Comments
    Top Negative Comment
    alexoliva91
    2

    They are two different tools

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Wholly different problems being solved by these two apps.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Trello is a completely different app to Gingko.
    Task management versus writing.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Trello is Freemium and ProprietaryGingko Writer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trello is a Project Management Gingko Writer is a Mind Mapping Tool
    • Trello is CustomizableGingko Writer is not according to our users
  3. Microsoft Word icon
     939 likes

    Microsoft's leading word processor, enables professional-quality document creation with SmartArt graphics, seamless PDF support, and extensive search capabilities. Compatible across desktop, online, and mobile platforms with necessary subscription or standalone purchase options.

    111 Microsoft Word alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Microsoft Word vs Gingko Writer Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Gingko Writer is a totally different piece of software. Gingko Writer helps writers to combine snippets of thoughts to knowledge maps. Microsoft Word does nothing like that.

    • Microsoft Word is Paid and ProprietaryGingko Writer is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Word is a Word Processor Gingko Writer is a Mind Mapping Tool
  4. Workflowy icon
     322 likes

    Offers limitless nested lists for outlining, instant sync on web and mobile, real-time collaboration, file and photo uploads, kanban boards, tagging, offline editing, hoisting for branch focus, content sharing, text highlighting, and Dropbox auto-backup.

    414 Workflowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Workflowy vs Gingko Writer Comments
    Guest
    Negative
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    WokFlowy is an Workflow and Listing Tool. Gingko is an writer app.

    • Workflowy is Freemium and ProprietaryGingko Writer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Workflowy is a Todo List Manager Gingko Writer is a Mind Mapping Tool
    • Workflowy is LightweightGingko Writer is not according to our users
  5. TreeSheets icon
     161 likes

    A "hierarchical spreadsheet" that is a great replacement for spreadsheets, mind mappers, outliners, PIMs, text editors and small databases.

    53 TreeSheets alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    TreeSheets vs Gingko Writer Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    TreeSheets helps arranging snippets. Gingko helps to arrange thoughts to get a first draft of a long and complex text.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    For those looking for a more complex alternative.

    • TreeSheets is Free and Open SourceGingko Writer is Paid and Proprietary
    • TreeSheets is a Note-taking Gingko Writer is a Mind Mapping Tool
    • TreeSheets is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGingko Writer is not according to our users
  6. Manuskript icon
     176 likes

    Open-source software offering a hierarchical outliner, distraction-free editor, character management, plot tools, Snowflake method support, section multi-organization, customizable writing workflows, cross-platform availability, and export to standard formats.

    154 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  7. 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.

    128 Xmind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Xmind vs Gingko Writer Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Gingko is an app for writing text. XMind is a mind-mapping app. They're not really similar.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryGingko Writer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedGingko Writer is not according to our users
  8. Scrivener icon
     266 likes

    Tailored for extensive writing, this tool offers flexible structure and organization, integrates project outlines, supports various formats, and allows reorganization through drag and drop, ensuring research materials are within reach for efficient work.

    176 Scrivener alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
     
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    Scrivener vs Gingko Writer Comments
    LordMax
    Positive
    0

    I dont' lik escrivener but it's more complete for writers than gingko

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryGingko Writer is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Scrivener is a Novel Authoring Gingko Writer is a Mind Mapping Tool
  9. ghostwriter icon
     115 likes

    ghostwriter is a feature-rich text editor using Markdown syntax which makes it suitable for note-taking, document redaction, simple HTML website creation and much more.

    154 ghostwriter alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
     
  10. Freeplane icon
     260 likes

    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.

    86 Freeplane alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
     
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    Freeplane vs Gingko Writer Comments
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    Negative
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    Freeplane is a mind map, Gingko is a tree document.

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceGingko Writer is Paid and Proprietary
  11. FocusWriter icon
     214 likes

    Simple but configurable and themeable, distraction-free text editor for writers. Open-source and available across desktop platforms.

    107 FocusWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    FocusWriter vs Gingko Writer Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Focus writer is a word processor for distraction-free writing, but not hierarchical.

    • FocusWriter is Free and Open SourceGingko Writer is Paid and Proprietary
    • FocusWriter is a Text Editor Gingko Writer is a Mind Mapping Tool
    • FocusWriter is Customizable and LightweightGingko Writer is not according to our users
  12. ClickUp icon
     105 likes

    All-in-one system integrates project, task, and time management with customizable modular dashboards, collaborative image annotation, multiple task views, and granular workflow customization for teams of any size or industry, streamlining complex to simple projects.

    278 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    ClickUp vs Gingko Writer Comments
    jayarmstrong
    Negative
    1

    Clickup is for tasks and projects, not for writing.

    LordMax
    Negative
    0

    for project management not for writing

    • ClickUp is Freemium and ProprietaryGingko Writer is Paid and Proprietary
    • ClickUp is a Team Collaboration Gingko Writer is a Mind Mapping Tool
    • ClickUp is CustomizableGingko Writer is not according to our users
  13. Zenkit icon
     216 likes

    Zenkit is a hyper-flexible SaaS platform for managing projects, databases, and more. Use Kanban boards, tables, or custom views to organize tasks, track data, and collaborate with your team. Build a CRM, financial planner, or simply plan your day—all in one intuitive workspace.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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