Open Source MindManager AlternativesTop Mind Mapping & Team Collaboration Tools like MindManager

The best open source alternative to MindManager is LibreOffice - Draw. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to MindManager and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to MindManager are FreeMind, Freeplane, PlantUML and quiver diagram editor.

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  1. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     311 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.

    98 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Draw as an Alternative to MindManager
    uzapy
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    LibreOffice Draw (7.5.8.2) was not able to open Files created in MindManager. So no interoperbility there.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    LibreOffice - Draw icon
    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceMindManager is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Draw is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMindManager is not according to our users
  2. FreeMind icon

    FreeMind

     476 likes

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

    108 FreeMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Example: Computer
     
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    Comments about FreeMind as an Alternative to MindManager
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    usability, export options

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Free, compatible with MindManager format

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    FreeMind icon
    • FreeMind is Free and Open SourceMindManager is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Freeplane icon

    Freeplane

     254 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.

    84 Freeplane alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
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    Comments about Freeplane as an Alternative to MindManager
    dahularthropode
    Positive
    0

    Free. Allows powerful filtering based on all fields, including attributes. Can be extended by scripts.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RemovedUser
    Positive
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    I tried it a few minutes because I'm using the trial version of MindManager. I think MindManager is way too expensive for personal-use and for someone who simply want mindmapping and who doesn't need all the project management tools from MindManager. From what I saw, FreePlane seems perfert for personnal use: decision making, project design, drafts, etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Freeplane icon
    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceMindManager is Paid and Proprietary
  5. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

     119 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.

    116 PlantUML alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
     
  6. quiver diagram editor icon

    quiver diagram editor

     9 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
    quiver diagram editor screenshot 1
     
  9. TiddlyMap icon

    TiddlyMap

     35 likes

    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.

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
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  10. vym icon

    vym

     30 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. Minder icon

    Minder

     16 likes

    What is Minder? Minder is a mind-mapping application with many features that make it ideal for capturing, organizing and visualizing your ideas. Minder has automatic node layout features.

    17 Minder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Minder screenshot 1
     
  12. ThinkComposer icon

    ThinkComposer

     40 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Editing a Business Process diagram
     
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    Heimer

     13 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.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Simple mind map of Heimer itself running on Ubuntu 18.04
     
  14. Mindolph icon

    Mindolph

     6 likes
    • Create and manage your own files in separate workspaces with saving in your local storage, which means you have full control of your knowledge compared to cloud solutions.

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    • JavaFX
    • Java
    Mind map in light mode
     
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