Lucidchart AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Mind Mapping Tools

The best Mind Mapping alternative to Lucidchart is draw.io, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Lucidchart and many of them are Mind Mapping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mind Mapping Tool alternatives to Lucidchart are Excalidraw, LibreOffice - Draw, yEd Graph Editor and Miro.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1055 likes

    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    167 draw.io alternatives

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    • Notion
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    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
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    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
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  2. Excalidraw icon

    Excalidraw

     122 likes

    Excalidraw is an open-source whiteboard tool that lets you easily sketch diagrams that have a hand-drawn feel to them. Available directly online as a web app and also through CodeSandbox to easily see how the code works, and the app is available for self-hosting.

    113 Excalidraw alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
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    • Cloudron
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    Excalidraw screenshot 1
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  4. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     326 likes

    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.

    108 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    LibreOffice - Draw screenshot 1
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    Wondershare EdrawMind

    Mind mapping software with AI for generating ideas, infinite canvas, over 10 import/export formats, personalized layouts, real-time collaboration, Gantt charts, and encryption. Perfect for brainstorming, project planning, and kno...

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  6. yEd Graph Editor icon

    yEd Graph Editor

     447 likes

    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...

    124 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    yEd Graph Editor screenshot 1
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  7. Miro icon

    Miro

     127 likes

    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product development and design workflows.

    151 Miro alternatives

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  9. Freeplane icon

    Freeplane

     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.

    89 Freeplane alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Java
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    Freeplane screenshot 1
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  10. Microsoft Visio icon

    Microsoft Visio

     253 likes

    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.

    151 Microsoft Visio alternatives

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    Microsoft Visio screenshot 1
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  11. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

     121 likes

    PlantUML is an open-source tool that uses simple textual descriptions to draw UML diagrams. The generator can be run anywhere within JVM and integrated with various application such as wiki, text editor, IDE, programming language, documentation generator, and others.

    126 PlantUML alternatives

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    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
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    Whimsical

     34 likes

    Whimsical is a collaborative visual workspace for creating flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!.

    86 Whimsical alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Where great ideas take shape: Whimsical is a purpose-built whiteboard for technical teams and agents.
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  13. Coggle icon

    Coggle

     62 likes

    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.

    117 Coggle alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Coggle screenshot 1
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  14. SimpleMind icon

    SimpleMind

     50 likes

    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.

    105 SimpleMind alternatives

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    SimpleMind screenshot 1
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  15. Wondershare EdrawMax icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax

     51 likes

    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.

    132 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

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    Wondershare EdrawMax screenshot 1
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