Throughline Alternatives

Throughline is described as 'To organise information using index cards, especially for writers' and is an app. There are nine alternatives to Throughline for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Throughline alternative is FreeMind, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Throughline are SimpleMind, Scrintal, Scapple and SuperNotecard.

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  1. FreeMind icon

    FreeMind

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

    107 FreeMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • FreeMind is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Throughline.

    • FreeMind is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Throughline.

    • FreeMind is Free and Open SourceThroughline is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. SimpleMind icon

    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.

    96 SimpleMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • SimpleMind is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Throughline.

    • SimpleMind is Freemium and ProprietaryThroughline is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • SimpleMind is Privacy focusedThroughline is not according to our users
  4. Scrintal icon

    Scrintal

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    Scrintal offers a visual approach to brainstorming, merging mind mapping with networked note-taking. Ideal for problem-solving, project planning, and study outlining, it accommodates various file types, tags, and colors, forming a comprehensive knowledge base for writers and researchers.

    107 Scrintal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Scrintal is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Throughline.

    • Scrintal is Freemium and ProprietaryThroughline is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Scapple icon

    Scapple

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    Scapple is an easy-to-use tool for getting ideas down as quickly as possible and making connections between them. It isn’t exactly mind-mapping software—it’s more like a freeform text editor that allows you to make notes anywhere on the page and to connect them using straight...

    28 Scapple alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Scapple is the most popular commercial alternative to Throughline.

    • Scapple is Paid and ProprietaryThroughline is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. SuperNotecard icon

    SuperNotecard

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    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.

    26 SuperNotecard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  7. Linked Ideas icon

    Linked Ideas

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    Linked Ideas is an application to assist you in your note taking and "putting your mind" on the canvas. The thought process of people can be quite chaotic we have similar "bits" of ideas and connections between them, with Linked Ideas

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Mind Maps Pro icon

    Mind Maps Pro

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    Turn your idea into a beautiful mind map in just a few clicks. Then, organize your thoughts with shapes, flags, colors, and notes.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Text block writer icon

    Text block writer

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    Text Block Writer is a virtual index card program for writers. It can be used to organize research papers, articles, fiction, non-fiction, books and whatever

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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