Miro AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Mind Mapping Tools

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

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Miro alternatives are mainly Mind Mapping Tools, but if you're looking for Whiteboards or Diagram Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Self-Hosted, Open Source + Whiteboard, Whiteboard and Self-Hosted + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Miro.
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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1027 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.

    143 draw.io alternatives

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

     109 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.

    91 Excalidraw alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  4. DeepNotes icon

    DeepNotes

     52 likes

    DeepNotes is an open source, end-to-end encrypted visual note-taking app with deep page navigation and live collaboration. Create mind maps, diagrams, kanban boards, among others. Infinite nesting of infinite canvases.

    109 DeepNotes alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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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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    Lucidchart

     538 likes

    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

    79 Lucidchart alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.
     
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    Mural

     34 likes

    MURAL is a visual collaboration workspace for modern teams. Based in the cloud, MURAL serves shared, digital whiteboards where teams visually explore complex challenges, facilitate design thinking methods and organize Agile processes across any device.

    63 Mural alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    MindMeister

     141 likes

    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.

    154 MindMeister alternatives

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    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
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  10. LimanDoc icon

    LimanDoc

     14 likes

    LimanDoc is a simple yet powerful tool for visualize files, diagrams, and construct a mind map with the possibility to edit Markdown text. It is an offline first desktop app with a 2D canvas that allows a preview of the inner folders (boards).

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    tldraw

     23 likes

    tldraw is a collaborative digital whiteboard available at tldraw.com. Its editor, user interface, and other underlying libraries available in this repository and also distributed on npm. You can use tldraw to create a drop-in whiteboard for your product or as the foundation on...

    39 tldraw alternatives

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    • Open Source

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    Business License under https://tldraw.dev/#pricing
     
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    Constella

     12 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.

    38 Constella alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    FLORA

     13 likes

    Node-based AI canvas built with top designers, providing speed, control, and collaboration. Analyze stories, generate prompts, and design characters with structured, scalable workflows for creative professionals.

    43 FLORA alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  15. Coggle icon

    Coggle

     61 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.

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    • Freemium
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