Scrintal is described as 'The Playground for the Mind - the most enjoyable way to shape ideas. A powerful canvas where insights are built one block at a time. We make the transition between thinking, writing, and sharing instant, without switching context' and is a Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Scrintal for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Scrintal alternative is Zim, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Scrintal are CherryTree, Xmind, TreeSheets and Freeplane.