Open Source MindManager Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to MindManager for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Windows alternative is LibreOffice - Draw. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to MindManager and 14 are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to MindManager are FreeMind, Freeplane, PlantUML and Visual Understanding Environment.

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  1. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     317 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.

    100 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    LibreOffice - Draw vs MindManager Comments
    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.
    • 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

     477 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

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    Example: Computer
     
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    FreeMind vs MindManager Comments
    Guest
    Negative
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    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.
    • FreeMind is Free and Open SourceMindManager is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Freeplane icon

    Freeplane

     258 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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
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    Freeplane vs MindManager Comments
    dahularthropode
    Positive
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    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.
    • 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.

    117 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.
     
  7. 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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  9. Mindolph icon

    Mindolph

     7 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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    • Mac
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    • JavaFX
    • Java
    Mind map in light mode
     
  11. 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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    Editing a Business Process diagram
     
  12. Bookvar icon

    Bookvar

     5 likes

    Bookvar is a mind mapping tool that allows you to rapidly create interactive and visually appealing multimedia mind maps, share ideas and collaborate via built-in chat service.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    A sample multimedia mind-map
     
  13. Compendium icon

    Compendium

     12 likes

    Compendium is a software tool providing a flexible visual interface for managing the connections between information and ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Compendium screenshot 1
     
  14. Xebece icon

    Xebece

     2 likes

    Xebece is a multipurpose tool for information visualization and organization. It can be used to set up intriguing presentations. Likewise, Document management is straightforward and effective if you use Xebece.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
    Xebece screenshot 1
     
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