SimpleMind Alternatives for Linux

SimpleMind 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 50 alternatives to SimpleMind and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to SimpleMind are Freeplane, TreeSheets, FreeMind and Obsidian Canvas.

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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.

    119 Xmind alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    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.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Brainstorming
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Knowledge Management
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Handwritten Notes
    7.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Hierarchical Structure
    11.  Portable
    12.  No Tracking

    Xmind VS SimpleMind

     

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

    • Xmind is the most popular free alternative to SimpleMind.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietarySimpleMind is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedSimpleMind is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    80 Freeplane alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Top Freeplane Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Summary Nodes
    4.  Project Tracking
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Portable
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    10.  Conditional styles
    11.  Shared Nodes

    Freeplane VS SimpleMind

     

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

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceSimpleMind is Freemium and Proprietary
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    TreeSheets

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    A "hierarchical spreadsheet" that is a great replacement for spreadsheets, mind mappers, outliners, PIMs, text editors and small databases.

    50 TreeSheets alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    TreeSheets screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Mind Mapping
    3.  Nested Notes
    4.  List management
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Kanban Board
    12.  No registration required

    TreeSheets VS SimpleMind

     
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    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal...

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    FreeMind

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    Free and open source, Java-based mind-mapping app for the desktop featuring a hierarchical editor that emphasizes folding.

    106 FreeMind alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Example: Computer
    Discontinued

    Last version from 2016. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/

    Top FreeMind Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Simple installation
    5.  Hierarchical Structure
    6.  Distraction-free Writing
    7.  Mind Map view
    8.  Shortcut keys
    9.  Java based
    10.  Knowledge Management
    11.  Minimap

    FreeMind VS SimpleMind

     
  7. Obsidian Canvas icon

    Obsidian Canvas

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    A plugin to make your canvas work like a mindmap.

    15 Obsidian Canvas alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Obsidian Canvas screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Visual Pinboard
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  File Tagging
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Infinite canvas

    Obsidian Canvas VS SimpleMind

     
  8. 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:

    129 Mindomo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Top Mindomo Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Built-in Note Taker
    6.  Online collaboration
    7.  Sorting by folder
    8.  Planning
    9.  Outliner
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11.  Export to PDF
    12.  Backup to Google Drive

    Mindomo VS SimpleMind

     
  10. Constella icon

    Constella

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    No more hunting through files and folders, Constella surfaces related notes as you type on a visual canvas. Capture and connect thoughts quickly to build knowledge across life. For brainstorming or generating content, chat & work alongside Stella.

    32 Constella alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Constella screenshot 1

    Constella Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Multi Platform
    3.  Unlimited Canvas Area
    4.  Search by tags
    5.  Infinite canvas
    6.  AI-Powered
    7.  Backlinks
    8.  Graphs

    Constella VS SimpleMind

     
  11. Wondershare EdrawMax icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax

     50 likes
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    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal, professional, and collaborative use.

    126 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android
    Wondershare EdrawMax screenshot 1

    Wondershare EdrawMax Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Flow Chart
    4.  Mind Map view
    5.  Organization
    6.  Export to PDF

    Wondershare EdrawMax VS SimpleMind

     
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    Visual Understanding Environment

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    Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) is a mind-mapping and concept-mapping tool. It is also a non-linear presentation program.

    87 Visual Understanding Environment alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Visual Understanding Environment screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 3.3.0, released in October 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website and from GitHub.

    Visual Understanding Environment Features

    1.  Java IDE
    2.  Non linear presentation
    3.  Concept Mapping

    Visual Understanding Environment VS SimpleMind

     
  13. Wondershare EdrawMind icon

    Wondershare EdrawMind

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    Mind mapping software with AI for generating ideas, infinite canvas, over 10 import/export formats, personalized layouts, real-time collaboration, Gantt charts, and encryption. Perfect for brainstorming, project planning, and knowledge management across platforms.

    80 Wondershare EdrawMind alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    MindMaster Layouts

    Wondershare EdrawMind Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  AI-Powered

    Wondershare EdrawMind VS SimpleMind

     
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    vym

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    vym screenshot 1

    vym Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Concept Mapping
    3.  Inline editing

    vym VS SimpleMind

     
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    Minder

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    What is Minder? Minder is a mind-mapping application with many features that make it ideal for capturing, organizing and visualizing your ideas. Minder has automatic node layout features.

    16 Minder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Minder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Mind Mapping
    2.  Built-in themes
    3.  Export to CSV
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  Export to SVG
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Hierarchical Structure

    Minder VS SimpleMind

     
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