iThoughts AlternativesMind Mapping Tools and other similar apps like iThoughts

iThoughts is described as 'HD brings mind mapping to the iPad. Based on the award winning iThoughts for iPhone, iThoughtsHD has been designed specifically for the iPad' and is a Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to iThoughts for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Web-based apps. The best iThoughts alternative is Freeplane, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like iThoughts are FreeMind, Xmind, TheBrain and MindMeister.

iThoughts alternatives are mainly Mind Mapping Tools but may also be Project Management Tools or Note-taking Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of iThoughts.

iThoughts

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Mind Mapping Tool

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Freeplane
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Free • Open Source
Mind Mapping Tool
Project Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Java
79 Freeplane alternatives
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.
- - Freeplane is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to iThoughts.
- - Freeplane is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to iThoughts.
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Freeplane Features
1. Support for scriptingFreeplane supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
2. PortableFreeplane can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Works OfflineFreeplane can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Freeplane.
5. Support for LaTeXFreeplane supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
Knowledge Management
Summary Nodes
Project Tracking
Conditional styles
Shared Nodes
FreeMind
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Free • Open Source
Mind Mapping Tool
Project Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
106 FreeMind alternatives
FreeMind is a premier free mind-mapping software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click "fold /...
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FreeMind Features
1. Works OfflineFreeMind can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with FreeMind.
Brainstorming
Simple installation
Distraction-free Writing
Mind Map view
Shortcut keys
Java based
Knowledge Management
Minimap
Discontinued
Last version from 2016. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/
Xmind
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Paid • Proprietary
Mind Mapping Tool
Project Management Tool
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
111 Xmind alternatives
Xmind is a full-featured mind mapping and brainstorming tool that helps to unleash creativity, capture inspiration, brainstorm ideas, boost productivity, and more.
- - Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to iThoughts.
- - Xmind is the most popular commercial alternative to iThoughts.
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Xmind Features
1. Works OfflineXmind can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Ad-freeXmind doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Handwritten NotesXmind supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
4. Import/Export OPML FeedsImport and export your feed subscriptions into OPML format with Xmind.
5. Support for MarkDownXmind supports MarkDown for document formatting.
6. Privacy focusedXmind is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Xmind simultaneously.
8. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Xmind.
9. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Xmind.
Brainstorming
Knowledge Management
Icon sets
Portable
No Tracking
TheBrain
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mind Mapping Tool
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
133 TheBrain alternatives
TheBrain helps you organize all your Web pages, contacts, documents, emails and files in a context-driven visual map.
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TheBrain Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. PortableTheBrain can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Visual timeline
Visual-thinking
Visual bookmarks
Brainstorming
Interactive map
MindMeister
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mind Mapping Tool
Project Management Tool
Team Collaboration Tool
Online
Android
iPhone
129 MindMeister alternatives
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.
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MindMeister Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Ad-freeMindMeister doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in MindMeister simultaneously.
Brainstorming
REST API
Convert PDF to Word document
Collaborative writing
MindNode
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mind Mapping Tool
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Apple Watch
Apple Messages
86 MindNode alternatives
Visual brainstorming tool for quickly capturing and organizing your thoughts and ideas on desktop and mobile.
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MindNode Features
Mind Map view
Minimap
Support for Large File
Brainstorming
Mindomo
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mind Mapping Tool
Project Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Google Chrome
Safari
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Firefox
122 Mindomo alternatives
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:
- - Mindomo is the most popular SaaS alternative to iThoughts.
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Mindomo Features
1. Gantt-chartsMindomo allows you to visualize your project plan through a timeline with schedule bars and keep track of the work done.
2. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Mindomo simultaneously.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Mindomo.
Built-in Note Taker
Online collaboration
Sorting by folder
Planning
Outliner
Google Drive integration
Export to PDF
Backup to Google Drive
Icon sets
Password encryption
Visual Understanding Environment
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Free • Open Source
Mind Mapping Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
90 Visual Understanding Environment alternatives
Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) is a mind-mapping and concept-mapping tool. It is also a non-linear presentation program.
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Visual Understanding Environment Features
Java IDE
Non linear presentation
Concept Mapping
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.
SimpleMind
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mind Mapping Tool
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
94 SimpleMind alternatives
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.
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SimpleMind Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in SimpleMind without registration.
3. No TrackingSimpleMind will not track you or use your personal data.
4. Privacy focusedSimpleMind is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Kanban BoardSimpleMind allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
6. Dark ModeSimpleMind supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Works OfflineSimpleMind can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
8. Ad-freeSimpleMind doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
9. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with SimpleMind.
Mind Map view
Brainstorming
Quick search
Sync with Onedrive
Sync with iCloud
Sync with Google Drive
Sync with Nextcloud
Sync with Dropbox
TiddlyMap
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Free • Open Source
Mind Mapping Tool
Online
Chrome OS
Self-Hosted
74 TiddlyMap alternatives
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.
- - TiddlyMap is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to iThoughts.
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TiddlyMap Features
Cross browser support
Browser-based
Wondershare Edraw MindMaster
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mind Mapping Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
70 Wondershare Edraw MindMaster alternatives
A creative multi-platform based mind mapping software with rich originally designed resources and handy features for daily life, business and educational purposes.
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Wondershare Edraw MindMaster Features
1. Works OfflineWondershare Edraw MindMaster can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Wondershare Edraw MindMaster.
4. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Wondershare Edraw MindMaster simultaneously.
Linux-based
Heimer
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Free • Open Source
Mind Mapping Tool
Windows
Linux
91 Heimer alternatives
Heimer is a desktop application for creating mind maps and other suitable diagrams. It's written in Qt and targeted for Linux and Windows.
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Heimer Features
1. Ad-freeHeimer doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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