Scapple Alternatives for Linux

Scapple is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is draw.io, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Scapple and 14 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Scapple are TreeSheets, Pencil Project, FreeMind and Freeplane.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1025 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.

    142 draw.io alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • 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
     
  4. Pencil Project icon

    Pencil Project

     416 likes

    Pencil is a standalone app that lets you create diagrams or UI mockups. It doesn't have collaboration/multi-user features.

    79 Pencil Project alternatives

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    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  5. FreeMind icon

    FreeMind

     478 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
     
  6. Freeplane icon

    Freeplane

     258 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
    Freeplane screenshot 1
     
  7. 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).

    38 LimanDoc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LimanDoc screenshot 1
     
  9. Mindomo icon

    Mindomo

     156 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
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
    Mindomo screenshot 1
     
  10. vym icon

    vym

     30 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.

    90 vym alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    vym screenshot 1
     
  11. Heimer icon

    Heimer

     13 likes

    Heimer is a desktop application for creating mind maps and other suitable diagrams. It's written in Qt and targeted for Linux and Windows.

    92 Heimer alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Simple mind map of Heimer itself running on Ubuntu 18.04
     
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  12. Intrigue icon

    Intrigue

     7 likes

    Organize literature into ideas, fast. Intrigue lets you quickly organize the papers you read alongside your thoughts in a visual & clean manner. Features include:

    12 Intrigue alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    Intrigue screenshot 1
     
  13. SuperNotecard icon

    SuperNotecard

     22 likes

    SuperNotecard is an intuitive tool that uses notecards to capture and organize your ideas. These virtual notecards can be moved into decks, arranged on the screen, or grouped and categorized with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    SuperNotecard screenshot 1
     
  14. Ilograph icon

    Ilograph

     Like

    With Ilograph diagrams, you define your resources once, then show how they're related from many different perspectives. Seamlessly change perspectives to demonstrate cross-functional dependencies and shared responsibilities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Ilograph screenshot 1
     
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