TheBrain AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Mind Mapping Tools

The best Mind Mapping alternative to TheBrain is Xmind, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to TheBrain and loads of them are Mind Mapping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mind Mapping Tool alternatives to TheBrain are yEd Graph Editor, Freeplane, FreeMind and MindMeister.

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  1. Xmind icon

    Xmind

     398 likes

    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.
     
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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

     441 likes

    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...

    116 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
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  4. Freeplane icon

    Freeplane

     253 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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
    Freeplane screenshot 1
     

    • Freeplane is the most popular Open Source alternative to TheBrain.

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceTheBrain is Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. FreeMind icon

    FreeMind

     475 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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Example: Computer
     
  7. MindMeister icon

    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.

    148 MindMeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
  8. Mindomo icon

    Mindomo

     155 likes

    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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    Platforms

    • 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
  10. MindNode icon

    MindNode

     91 likes

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

    87 MindNode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages
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  11. 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.

    102 Coggle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Coggle screenshot 1
     
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    lacks creating any node the central one

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Coggle is Freemium and ProprietaryTheBrain is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Coggle is LightweightTheBrain is not according to our users
  13. MindManager icon

    MindManager

     86 likes

    Visualize projects, ideas, and strategies with mind maps, charts, and diagrams. Manage tasks, meetings, and information using attachments, embedded browsers, and templates. Collaborate in teams and integrate with multiple platforms, including Office and cloud services.

    86 MindManager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    MindManager screenshot 1
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    • MindManager is the most popular commercial alternative to TheBrain.

    • MindManager is Paid and ProprietaryTheBrain is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. Heptabase icon

    Heptabase

     12 likes

    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.

    97 Heptabase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  15. SimpleMind icon

    SimpleMind

     48 likes

    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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    SimpleMind screenshot 1
     
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    Multiplatform!!! And not billig.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • SimpleMind is Freemium and ProprietaryTheBrain is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • SimpleMind is Privacy focusedTheBrain is not according to our users
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