TreeSheets AlternativesNote-taking & Mind Mapping Tools like TreeSheets

TreeSheets is described as 'A "hierarchical spreadsheet" that is a great replacement for spreadsheets, mind mappers, outliners, PIMs, text editors and small databases' and is a very popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to TreeSheets for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPhone and iPad apps. The best TreeSheets alternative is draw.io, which is free. Other great apps like TreeSheets are Notesnook, Xmind, Freeplane and FreeMind.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

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    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    122 draw.io alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Google Sheets
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Mind Mapping
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Sync with Google Drive
    7.  Multiple export options
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Interior Design
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Single Line Diagram

    draw.io VS TreeSheets

     

    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to TreeSheets.

    • draw.io is the most popular free alternative to TreeSheets.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryTreeSheets is Free and Open Source
  2. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    261 Notesnook alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PK flagPakistan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    Notesnook screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Note organization
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Reminders

    Notesnook VS TreeSheets

     

    • Notesnook is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to TreeSheets.

    • Notesnook is the most popular Open Source alternative to TreeSheets.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceTreeSheets is Free and Open Source
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedTreeSheets is not according to our users
  4. 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 TreeSheets

     
  5. Freeplane icon

    Freeplane

     252 likes
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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

    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.  Works Offline
    7.  Portable
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Hierarchical Structure
    11.  Full-Text Search
    12. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX

    Freeplane VS TreeSheets

     
  6. 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.

    105 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 TreeSheets

     
  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 TreeSheets

     
  9. OmniOutliner icon

    OmniOutliner

     48 likes
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    OmniOutliner is a start-to-finish writing app. Perfect for collecting information, outlining Big Ideas, adding structure to any sort of writing, and much more. From grocery lists to email drafts to long-form composition.

    79 OmniOutliner alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    OmniOutliner screenshot 1

    OmniOutliner Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Multi Column View
    7.  Programmable
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Outline folding

    OmniOutliner VS TreeSheets

     

    • OmniOutliner is the most popular commercial alternative to TreeSheets.

    • OmniOutliner is Paid and ProprietaryTreeSheets is Free and Open Source
  10. MyInfo icon

    MyInfo

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    MyInfo is a personal information manager for Windows. It will help you capture, organize, edit and share ideas, documents, tasks, and web pages.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MyInfo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tagging
    3.  Tree structure
    4.  Web Clipper
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Portable
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  File Tagging
    10.  Built-in viewer
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No Tracking

    MyInfo VS TreeSheets

     
  11. EssentialPIM icon

    EssentialPIM

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    The powerful, full-featured Personal Information Manager for Windows offering Email, Synchronization, Portability, Network support, Android and iOS versions.

    173 EssentialPIM alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    EssentialPIM screenshot 1

    EssentialPIM Features

    Features

    1.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    2.  Portable
    3. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Integrated Password Manager
    6.  Dark Mode
    7. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    8.  Google Apps integration
    9. Google Contacts icon  Google contacts integration

    EssentialPIM VS TreeSheets

     
  12. KeyNote NF icon

    KeyNote NF

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    KeyNote NF is a flexible, multi-featured tabbed notebook, based on Windows standard RichEdit control. It's always accessible with a single keypress, even if you work in another application.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Each note a separate RTF note, are all contained within one KeyNote file

    KeyNote NF Features

    1.  Tree view
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Hierarchical Structure
    4.  Tree structure
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Outliner
    7.  Encrypted Notes
    8.  Text formatting
    9.  Notebook

    KeyNote NF VS TreeSheets

     
  13. 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 TreeSheets

     
  14. OneNote Online icon

    OneNote Online

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    OneNote Online, part of Office Online, is the online version of Microsoft OneNote .

    236 OneNote Online alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    OneNote Online screenshot 1

    OneNote Online Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Notebook

    OneNote Online VS TreeSheets

     
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