The Best MindNode AlternativesTop Mind Mapping Tools and other similar apps like MindNode

MindNode is described as 'Visual brainstorming tool for quickly capturing and organizing your thoughts and ideas on desktop and mobile' and is a popular Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MindNode for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, iPad and iPhone apps. The best MindNode alternative is FreeMind, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MindNode are Xmind, Freeplane, Obsidian Canvas and TheBrain.

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  1. FreeMind icon

    FreeMind

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    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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    • Discontinued

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    Comments about FreeMind as an Alternative to MindNode
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    to manage and catagorize your mind and your life

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    Works nice, portable, pretty stable across all platforms I have used to test this one. Big bonus is it's not tied to the iPad like MindNode is.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think FreeMind is a great MindNode alternative.

    • FreeMind is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MindNode.

    • FreeMind is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MindNode.

    • FreeMind is Free and Open SourceMindNode is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Xmind

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    Cross-platform mind mapping and brainstorming tool offering multi-language support, real-time collaboration, visual templates, markdown and audio notes, cloud sync, device compatibility, file export, and regular feature updates for diverse productivity needs.

    123 Xmind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Curated features for you to generate ideas, inspire creativity, and bring efficiency both in work and life.
     

    • Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to MindNode.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryMindNode is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedMindNode is not according to our users
  4. Freeplane icon

    Freeplane

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    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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    Wondershare EdrawMax

    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...

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    Mindomo

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    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:

    131 Mindomo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mindomo is a great MindNode alternative.

    • Mindomo is the most popular SaaS alternative to MindNode.

    • Mindomo is Freemium and ProprietaryMindNode is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    MindMeister

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    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.

    147 MindMeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
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    SimpleMind

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    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.

    97 SimpleMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Square Sketch

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    Digital graph paper for diagrams, technical sketches and geometric art.

    101 Square Sketch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Square Sketch is the most popular commercial alternative to MindNode.

    • Square Sketch is Paid and ProprietaryMindNode is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Square Sketch is Privacy focusedMindNode is not according to our users
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    Coggle

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    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.

    102 Coggle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Wondershare EdrawMax

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    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.

    126 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android
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    OmniGraffle

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    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    107 OmniGraffle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • iPad
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    It’s used to create graphics and mockups

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    • OmniGraffle is Paid and ProprietaryMindNode is Freemium and Proprietary
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