Mindly (mind mapping) AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Mind Mapping Tools

The best Mind Mapping alternative to Mindly (mind mapping) is Xmind, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Mindly (mind mapping) and 15 are Mind Mapping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mind Mapping Tool alternatives to Mindly (mind mapping) are Freeplane, FreeMind, Obsidian Canvas and TheBrain.

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Mindly helps to organize your inner universe. Give a structure to your thoughts, capture ideas, plan a speech, take notes. It is up to you. The universe is yours.

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Mindly (mind mapping) alternatives page was last updated Dec 12, 2024
  1. Xmind icon
     388 likes

    Xmind is a versatile tool for mind mapping and brainstorming available across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms. Widely adopted with over 100 million downloads and a 4.8-star rating, it offers extensive language support and automatic settings adaptation.

    117 Xmind alternatives
    Curated features for you to generate ideas, inspire creativity, and bring efficiency both in work and life.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    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 iconMindly (mind mapping) Icon

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    • Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Mindly (mind mapping).

    • Xmind is the most popular free alternative to Mindly (mind mapping).

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryMindly (mind mapping) is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedMindly (mind mapping) is not according to our users
  2. Freeplane icon
     247 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.

    80 Freeplane alternatives
    Freeplane screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    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.  Portable
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    10.  Conditional styles
    11.  Shared Nodes
    Freeplane iconMindly (mind mapping) Icon

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    • Freeplane is the most popular Open Source alternative to Mindly (mind mapping).

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceMindly (mind mapping) is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. FreeMind icon
     471 likes

    Free and open source, Java-based mind-mapping app for the desktop featuring a hierarchical editor that emphasizes folding.

    106 FreeMind alternatives
    Example: Computer

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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
    Discontinued

    Last version from 2016. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/

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  4. Obsidian Canvas icon
     22 likes

    A plugin to make your canvas work like a mindmap.

    15 Obsidian Canvas alternatives
    Obsidian Canvas screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Visual Pinboard
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  File Tagging
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Infinite canvas
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  5. TheBrain icon
     137 likes

    TheBrain helps you organize all your Web pages, contacts, documents, emails and files in a context-driven visual map.

    127 TheBrain alternatives
    TheBrain screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    TheBrain Features

    1.  Visual timeline
    2.  Visual-thinking
    3.  Visual bookmarks
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Portable
    7.  Interactive map
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  6. Constella icon
     5 likes

    No more hunting through files and folders, Constella surfaces related notes as you type on a visual canvas. Capture and connect thoughts quickly to build knowledge across life. For brainstorming or generating content, chat & work alongside Stella.

    32 Constella alternatives
    Constella screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Constella Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Multi Platform
    3.  Unlimited Canvas Area
    4.  Search by tags
    5.  Infinite canvas
    6.  AI-Powered
    7.  Backlinks
    8.  Graphs
    Constella iconMindly (mind mapping) Icon

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  7. Mindomo icon
     154 likes

    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:

    124 Mindomo alternatives
    Mindomo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    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 iconMindly (mind mapping) Icon

    Mindomo VS Mindly (mind mapping)

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    • Mindomo is the most popular SaaS alternative to Mindly (mind mapping).

    • Mindomo is Freemium and ProprietaryMindly (mind mapping) is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Wondershare EdrawMind icon
     27 likes

    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 knowledge management across platforms.

    78 Wondershare EdrawMind alternatives
    MindMaster Layouts

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Wondershare EdrawMind Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  AI-Powered
    Wondershare EdrawMind iconMindly (mind mapping) Icon

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  9. Scrintal icon
     15 likes

    Scrintal offers a visual approach to brainstorming, merging mind mapping with networked note-taking. Ideal for problem-solving, project planning, and study outlining, it accommodates various file types, tags, and colors, forming a comprehensive knowledge base for writers and researchers.

    109 Scrintal alternatives
    Scrintal screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Unlimited storage
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  File Tagging
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  Mind Mapping
    12.  Knowledge base
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  10. Heimer icon
     11 likes

    Heimer is a desktop application for creating mind maps and other suitable diagrams. It's written in Qt and targeted for Linux and Windows.

    92 Heimer alternatives
    Simple mind map of Heimer itself running on Ubuntu 18.04

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Heimer Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Tagging
    Heimer iconMindly (mind mapping) Icon

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  11. Mindolph icon
     4 likes

    Mindolph is an open source personal knowledge management software for all desktop platforms.

    19 Mindolph alternatives
    mind map in dark mode

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • JavaFX
    • Java

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Full-Text Search
    Mindolph iconMindly (mind mapping) Icon

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  12. ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note icon
     5 likes
    ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note screenshot 1
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    ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note Features

    1.  Handwriting
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Pencil
    4.  Brainstorming
    ThinkSpace : Mind Map & Note iconMindly (mind mapping) Icon

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