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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To organise information using index cards, especially for writers.

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Throughline alternatives page was last updated Mar 29, 2022
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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.

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    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 Throughline

     

    • 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.

    95 SimpleMind alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    SimpleMind screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    SimpleMind VS Throughline

     

    • 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.

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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Scrintal screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Unlimited storage
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  File Tagging
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  Mind Mapping
    12.  Knowledge base

    Scrintal VS Throughline

     

    • Scrintal is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Throughline.

    • Scrintal is Freemium and ProprietaryThroughline is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Scapple screenshot 1

    Scapple Features

    1.  Concept Mapping
    2.  Fullscreen support

    Scapple VS Throughline

     

    • 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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    SuperNotecard screenshot 1

    SuperNotecard Features

    1.  Wiki
    2.  Note organization
    3.  Notebook

    SuperNotecard VS Throughline

     
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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Linked Ideas screenshot 1

    Linked Ideas VS Throughline

     
  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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Mind Maps Pro screenshot 1

    Mind Maps Pro Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  Minimap
    3.  Knowledge Management
    4.  Outline mode

    Mind Maps Pro VS Throughline

     
  10. Popplet icon

    Popplet

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    Popplet is a platform for your ideas.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Popplet screenshot 1
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    Popplet VS Throughline

     
  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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    No new version since 2007.

    Text block writer VS Throughline

     
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