Thinkwise AlternativesMind Mapping Tools and other similar apps like Thinkwise

Thinkwise is described as 'Is easy and powerful mindmapping software' and is a Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Thinkwise for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Thinkwise alternative is Xmind, which is free. Other great apps like Thinkwise are Freeplane, FreeMind, TheBrain and MindMeister.

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  1. Xmind icon
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    Xmind

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    Xmind is a versatile tool for mind mapping and brainstorming available across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms. Widely adopted with over 100 million downloads and a 4.8-star rating, it offers extensive language support and automatic settings adaptation.

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    Curated features for you to generate ideas, inspire creativity, and bring efficiency both in work and life.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    We offer more than traditional radial mind map structure for particular subjects. Empower your thoughts by using the right structure.
    When you want to make a mind map with a proper color scheme and style that matches your need, Smart Color Theme never lets you down. Choose the one you like and achieve a consistent look throughout your map instantly.
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    Presenter gives you more control to your presentation. Navigate your slideshow with your original mind map and jump to any topic you want.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    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.  Support for Themes
    11.  Hierarchical Structure
    12.  Portable
    13.  No Tracking
    14.  Icon sets
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    • Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Thinkwise.

    • Xmind is the most popular free alternative to Thinkwise.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryThinkwise is Paid and Proprietary
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedThinkwise is not according to our users
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    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.

    79 Freeplane alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
    Organization of contacts
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    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.  Support for LaTeX
    10.  Conditional styles
    11.  Shared Nodes
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    • Freeplane is the most popular Open Source alternative to Thinkwise.

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceThinkwise is Paid and Proprietary
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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
    Example: Computer

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Example: languages for presentation

    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
    Discontinued

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

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    Clickcharts flowchart software allows for easy drawing of diagrams and flowcharts to provide a way of organising and displaying data. Lay out your ideas, organisation and processes or create UML, Venn or mind map diagrams with th...

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    TheBrain

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    TheBrain helps you organize all your Web pages, contacts, documents, emails and files in a context-driven visual map.

    126 TheBrain alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    TheBrain Features

    1.  Visual timeline
    2.  Visual-thinking
    3.  Visual bookmarks
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Portable
    7.  Interactive map
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  7. MindMeister icon
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    MindMeister

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    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.

    135 MindMeister alternatives
    MindMeister desktop and mobile

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    MindMeister Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  REST API
    6.  Convert PDF to Word document
    7.  Collaborative writing
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  8. MindNode icon
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    MindNode

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

    86 MindNode alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages

    MindNode Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Minimap
    3.  Support for Large File
    4.  Brainstorming
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  10. Coggle icon
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    Coggle

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    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.

    99 Coggle alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Online Editing
    4.  Data export/import
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Support for LaTeX
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  Brainstorming
    10.  Flow diagram visualisation
    11.  Creativity
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  11. SimpleMind icon
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    SimpleMind

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    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.

    93 SimpleMind alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Kanban Board
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Hierarchical Structure
    11.  Quick search
    12.  Sync with Onedrive
    13.  Sync with Nextcloud
    14.  Sync with iCloud
    15.  Sync with Google Drive
    16.  Sync with Dropbox
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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.

    85 Visual Understanding Environment alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Visual Understanding Environment Features

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

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    MindManager

     86 likes
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    MindManager is a tool for creating mind maps, charts, and diagrams to organize ideas, projects, and processes. It supports freeform thinking and idea organization, meeting management, strategy planning, and data organization.

    85 MindManager alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    MindManager Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Microsoft Teams Integration
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    • MindManager is the most popular commercial alternative to Thinkwise.

    • MindManager is Paid and ProprietaryThinkwise is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Wondershare EdrawMax

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    Wondershare EdrawMax is a software designed for creating various diagrams and charts including flowcharts, mind maps, and business diagrams. It also provides a user-friendly floor planning solution and a visual reference for complex electrical systems.

    129 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Wondershare EdrawMax Features

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

    89 vym alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    vym Features

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