iBlueSky AlternativesMind Mapping Tools and other similar apps like iBlueSky

iBlueSky is described as 'A mindmapping/brainstorming app that takes advantage of the iPhone's touchscreen and has compatibility with Novamind and Freemind and also exports and imports via the OPML format' and is a Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to iBlueSky for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, iPhone and iPad apps. The best iBlueSky alternative is Xmind, which is free. Other great apps like iBlueSky are Freeplane, FreeMind, MindMeister and MindNode.

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  1. Xmind icon
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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.

    119 Xmind alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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 iBlueSky

     
    • Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to iBlueSky.

    • Xmind is the most popular free alternative to iBlueSky.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryiBlueSky is Paid and Proprietary
    • Xmind is Privacy focusediBlueSky is not according to our users
  2. Freeplane icon
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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.

    79 Freeplane alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java

    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 iBlueSky

     
    • Freeplane is the most popular Open Source alternative to iBlueSky.

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceiBlueSky is Paid and Proprietary
  3. FreeMind icon
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    Free and open source, Java-based mind-mapping app for the desktop featuring a hierarchical editor that emphasizes folding.

    105 FreeMind alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Top FreeMind Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Simple installation
    5.  Hierarchical Structure
    6.  Distraction-free Writing
    7.  Mind Map view
    8.  Shortcut keys
    9.  Java based
    10.  Knowledge Management
    11.  Minimap

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  4. MindMeister icon
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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.

    141 MindMeister alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    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 iBlueSky

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

    86 MindNode alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages

    MindNode Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Minimap
    3.  Support for Large File
    4.  Brainstorming

    MindNode VS iBlueSky

     
  6. Coggle icon
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    Coggle is a simple, beautiful, powerful way of structuring information. It's designed to help you understand things, and then share your knowledge by arranging your document in the same way that your mind works.

    101 Coggle alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Online Editing
    4.  Data export/import
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  Brainstorming
    10.  Flow diagram visualisation
    11.  Creativity

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  7. SimpleMind icon
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    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.

    95 SimpleMind alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Kanban Board
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  No registration required
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Quick search
    12.  Sync with iCloud

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  8. Mindomo icon
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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:

    129 Mindomo alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    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

    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 iBlueSky

     
    Comments about Mindomo as an Alternative to iBlueSky
    lucasamber10
    Positive Nov 17, 2015
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    Works great on iPad and it allows real time collaboration.

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    • Mindomo is the most popular SaaS alternative to iBlueSky.

    • Mindomo is Freemium and ProprietaryiBlueSky is Paid and Proprietary
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    Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) is a mind-mapping and concept-mapping tool. It is also a non-linear presentation program.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 3.3.0, released in October 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website and from GitHub.

    Visual Understanding Environment Features

    1.  Java IDE
    2.  Non linear presentation
    3.  Concept Mapping

    Visual Understanding Environment VS iBlueSky

     
  10. TiddlyMap icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted

    TiddlyMap Features

    1.  Cross browser support
    2.  Browser-based

    TiddlyMap VS iBlueSky

     
    • TiddlyMap is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to iBlueSky.

    • TiddlyMap is Free and Open SourceiBlueSky is Paid and Proprietary
  11. vym icon
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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.

    90 vym alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    vym Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Concept Mapping
    3.  Inline editing

    vym VS iBlueSky

     
  12. MindManager  icon
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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.

    86 MindManager alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    MindManager Features

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

    MindManager VS iBlueSky

     
    • MindManager is the most popular commercial alternative to iBlueSky.

    • MindManager is Paid and ProprietaryiBlueSky is also Paid and Proprietary
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