CmapTools AlternativesMind Mapping Tools and other similar apps like CmapTools

CmapTools is described as 'Concept maps on servers, edit their maps synchronously (at the same time) with other users on the Internet, and search the web for information relevant to a concept map' and is a Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to CmapTools for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best CmapTools alternative is LibreOffice - Draw, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CmapTools are yEd Graph Editor, Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio and Coggle.

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  1. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

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    Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    95 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    LibreOffice - Draw screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Export to PDF
    2.  Portable
    3.  Sequence Diagrams
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Auto Layout
    9.  WYSIWYG Support
    10.  RAW Photo Editors
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Import CSV Data

    LibreOffice - Draw VS CmapTools

     
    Comments about LibreOffice - Draw as an Alternative to CmapTools
    Guest
    Negative Aug 11, 2016
    -3

    CmapTools has more space on the screen to draw a flowchart, LibreOffice Draw no. Anyway CmapTools does not work on my version of Windows 10 instead LibreOffice yes.

    CmapTools Icon
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    • LibreOffice - Draw is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to CmapTools.

    • LibreOffice - Draw is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CmapTools.

    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceCmapTools is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Draw is LightweightCmapTools is not according to our users
  2. yEd Graph Editor icon

    yEd Graph Editor

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    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...

    114 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    yEd Graph Editor screenshot 1

    Top yEd Graph Editor Features

    1.  Export to SVG
    2.  Flow diagram visualisation
    3.  BPMN diagrams
    4.  Flow Chart
    5.  Auto Layout
    6.  Portable
    7.  XML import / export
    8.  Modules
    9. Microsoft Excel icon  Import From Excel
    10.  Grid layout options
    11.  ER Diagrams
    12.  Layout

    yEd Graph Editor VS CmapTools

     

    • yEd Graph Editor is the most popular Web-based alternative to CmapTools.

    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryCmapTools is also Free and Proprietary
  4. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

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    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

    49 Lucidchart alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.

    Top Lucidchart Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  General-purpose diagramming
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  Charts
    11.  Scalable UI
    12.  Online collaboration

    Lucidchart VS CmapTools

     
    Comments about Lucidchart as an Alternative to CmapTools
    Guest
    Negative Sep 27, 2018
    0

    Do not open/import cmap files

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    • Most users think Lucidchart is a great CmapTools alternative.

    • Lucidchart is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to CmapTools.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryCmapTools is Free and Proprietary
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    Wondershare EdrawMax

    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal...

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  6. Microsoft Visio icon

    Microsoft Visio

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    Create data-connected diagrams with real-time collaboration as part of the Office Suite. Ideal for IT and business professionals, it visualizes complex info with ease, providing intuitive tools for diagramming, mind mapping, and vector graphics.

    119 Microsoft Visio alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Visio screenshot 1

    Microsoft Visio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Workflow
    4.  Brainstorming

    Microsoft Visio VS CmapTools

     

    • Microsoft Visio is the most popular commercial alternative to CmapTools.

    • Microsoft Visio is Paid and ProprietaryCmapTools is Free and Proprietary
  7. Coggle icon

    Coggle

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    Coggle screenshot 1

    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

    Coggle VS CmapTools

     
  8. quiver diagram editor icon

    quiver diagram editor

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    Efficient web-based tool for constructing high-quality commutative diagrams. Offers LaTeX export with embedded links, intuitive interface supporting both mouse and keyboard inputs, and features like multiple selections, macro support, and smart label alignment.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    quiver diagram editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    5.  Activity history
    6.  Undo and redo
    7.  Export to LaTeX
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Drag and Drop
    10.  Multi-selection

    quiver diagram editor VS CmapTools

     
  10. Google Drawings icon

    Google Drawings

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    Google Drawings, part of Google Drive, allows users to collaborate creating, sharing, and editing images or drawings. It can be used for creating charts, diagrams, designs, flow-charts, etc.

    72 Google Drawings alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Google Drawings screenshot 1

    Google Drawings Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  Cloud based
    3.  Online collaboration
    4.  Charts
    5.  Flow Chart

    Google Drawings VS CmapTools

     
  11. Mindomo icon

    Mindomo

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
    Mindomo screenshot 1

    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 CmapTools

     
  12. Visual Understanding Environment icon

    Visual Understanding Environment

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Visual Understanding Environment screenshot 1
    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 CmapTools

     
  13. Wondershare EdrawMax icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax

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    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal, professional, and collaborative use.

    126 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android
    Wondershare EdrawMax screenshot 1

    Wondershare EdrawMax Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Flow Chart
    4.  Mind Map view
    5.  Organization
    6.  Export to PDF

    Wondershare EdrawMax VS CmapTools

     
  14. Creately icon

    Creately

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    Web-based diagram platform offers real-time teamwork, 50+ diagram and mind mapping types, technical wireframing, smart objects, templates, version control, secure cloud storage, PDF export, collaboration tools, commenting, and integration for business and education use.

    78 Creately alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Creately screenshot 1

    Creately Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow diagram visualisation
    3.  Multiple export options
    4.  Flow Chart
    5.  Export to PDF
    6. Confluence icon  Confluence integration
    7. JIRA icon  Jira integration
    8.  ER Diagrams

    Creately VS CmapTools

     
  15. ThinkComposer icon

    ThinkComposer

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

    164 ThinkComposer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Editing a Business Process diagram
    Discontinued

    It hasn't been updated since 2015.

    ThinkComposer Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Fluxograms

    ThinkComposer VS CmapTools

     
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