TheBrain Alternatives for Linux

TheBrain is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Xmind, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to TheBrain and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to TheBrain are yEd Graph Editor, Freeplane, FreeMind and Turtl.

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TheBrain alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Mind Mapping Tools or Todo List Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source and Linux. 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 TheBrain.
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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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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    • 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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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  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. Turtl icon

    Turtl

     178 likes

    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.

    186 Turtl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • 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
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    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

    Application type

    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. Heynote icon

    Heynote

     19 likes

    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...

    56 Heynote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  13. vym icon

    vym

     29 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    vym screenshot 1
     
  14. WizNote icon

    WizNote

     82 likes

    WizNote is a Note software, which is especially designed for Internet users and mobile Internet users. WizNote focuses more on notes of rapid collection, management, reading and sharing. WizNote is smaller, more stable, and more suitable for computers, phones and mobile devices.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Windows - Sticky Notes and Todo list in Chinese.
     
  15. MindForger icon

    MindForger

     20 likes

    MindForger is a modern, free, open-source, privacy-focused and performance-driven Markdown IDE for creating, editing, and managing all types of notes.

    63 MindForger alternatives

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    • Mac
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