TheBrain AlternativesTop Mind Mapping Tools and other similar apps like TheBrain

TheBrain is described as 'Helps you organize all your Web pages, contacts, documents, emails and files in a context-driven visual map' and is a very popular Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to TheBrain for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, iPhone and iPad apps. The best TheBrain alternative is Xmind, which is free. Other great apps like TheBrain are yEd Graph Editor, Freeplane, Turtl and FreeMind.

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  1. Xmind icon

    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.

    122 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.
     
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    It doesn't have the associative tools to be similar to TheBrain.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Xmind is a great TheBrain alternative, some don't.

    • Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to TheBrain.

    • Xmind is the most popular free alternative to TheBrain.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryTheBrain is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedTheBrain is not according to our users
  2. yEd Graph Editor icon

    yEd Graph Editor

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    yEd is a powerful diagram editor that can be used to quickly create diagrams manually or import external data for analysis and auto-magically arrange even large data sets by just pressing a button. You can use yEd to quickly create flow charts, BPMN and UML diagrams...

    117 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
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  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.

    83 Freeplane alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
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    • Freeplane is the most popular Open Source alternative to TheBrain.

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceTheBrain is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Zenkit Hypernotes

    Knowledge-management tool enabling interconnection and note expansion, semantic network creation, collaboration with task features, and mobile readiness with offline support across devices.

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    Turtl

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    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    184 Turtl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    • Turtl is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to TheBrain.

    • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceTheBrain is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Turtl is Privacy focusedTheBrain is not according to our users
  7. 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.

    107 FreeMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Coda.io icon

    Coda.io

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    Seamlessly integrates words, data, and team collaboration, eliminating the need to switch applications. Features include customizable views, real-time collaboration, full-text search, and calendar integration, empowering teams to scale and coordinate tasks efficiently with a WYSIWYG editor.

    89 Coda.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    It's the best alternative to the Notion!!!

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    • Coda.io is Freemium and ProprietaryTheBrain 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.

    145 MindMeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
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    Heynote

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    Heynote is a dedicated scratchpad for developers. It functions as a large persistent text buffer where you can write down anything you like. Works great for that Slack message you don't want to accidentally send, a JSON response from an API you're working with, notes...

    55 Heynote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Mindomo icon

    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:

    130 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 TheBrain alternative.

    • Mindomo is the most popular SaaS alternative to TheBrain.

    • Mindomo is Freemium and ProprietaryTheBrain is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    quiver diagram editor

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    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

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    • Online
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  14. MindNode icon

    MindNode

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    Visual brainstorming tool for quickly capturing and organizing your thoughts and ideas on desktop and mobile.

    86 MindNode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages
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  15. Heptabase icon

    Heptabase

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    Heptabase is a visual note-taking tool that helps you make sense of your learning, research, and projects. It helps you get into the flow of thinking and brings together everything you need to do better research.

    96 Heptabase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    Heptabase screenshot 1
     

    • Heptabase is the most popular commercial alternative to TheBrain.

    • Heptabase is Paid and ProprietaryTheBrain is Freemium and Proprietary
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