Visual Understanding Environment AlternativesMind Mapping Tools and other similar apps like Visual Understanding Environment

Visual Understanding Environment is described as '(VUE) is a mind-mapping and concept-mapping tool. It is also a non-linear presentation program' and is a popular Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Visual Understanding Environment for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, iPad and iPhone apps. The best Visual Understanding Environment alternative is yEd Graph Editor, which is free. Other great apps like Visual Understanding Environment are Xmind, FreeMind, TheBrain and PlantUML.

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  1. yEd Graph Editor icon

    yEd Graph Editor

     442 likes

    yEd is a powerful diagram editor that can be used to quickly create diagrams manually or import external data for analysis and auto-magically arrange even large data sets by just pressing a button. You can use yEd to quickly create flow charts, BPMN and UML diagrams...

    116 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
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    Different kinds of diagrams supported (e.g., UML); different target/focus/interaction paradigm.

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    • Almost everyone thinks yEd Graph Editor is a great Visual Understanding Environment alternative.

    • yEd Graph Editor is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Visual Understanding Environment.

    • yEd Graph Editor is the most popular free alternative to Visual Understanding Environment.

    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryVisual Understanding Environment is Free and Open Source
  2. Xmind icon

    Xmind

     398 likes

    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.

    123 Xmind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    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.
     

    • Xmind is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Visual Understanding Environment.

    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryVisual Understanding Environment is Free and Open Source
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedVisual Understanding Environment is not according to our users
  4. FreeMind icon

    FreeMind

     476 likes

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

    108 FreeMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Example: Computer
     

    • Most users think FreeMind is a great Visual Understanding Environment alternative.

    • FreeMind is the most popular Open Source alternative to Visual Understanding Environment.

    • FreeMind is Free and Open SourceVisual Understanding Environment is also Free and Open Source
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  6. TheBrain icon

    TheBrain

     142 likes

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

    127 TheBrain alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

     119 likes

    PlantUML is an open-source tool that uses simple textual descriptions to draw UML diagrams. The generator can be run anywhere within JVM and integrated with various application such as wiki, text editor, IDE, programming language, documentation generator, and others.

    115 PlantUML alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
     
  8. MindMeister icon

    MindMeister

     141 likes

    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.

    148 MindMeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
  10. Sozi icon

    Sozi

     109 likes

    Sozi is an open-source browser-based presentation software using SVG and JavaScript to play animated presentations.

    75 Sozi alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Inkscape
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  11. MindNode icon

    MindNode

     92 likes

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

    87 MindNode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages
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  12. quiver diagram editor icon

    quiver diagram editor

     9 likes

    Efficient web-based tool for constructing high-quality commutative diagrams. Offers LaTeX export with embedded links, intuitive interface supporting both mouse and keyboard inputs, and features like multiple selections, macro support, and smart label alignment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Coggle

     61 likes

    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.

    102 Coggle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. Mindomo icon

    Mindomo

     156 likes

    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:

    131 Mindomo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
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    • Mindomo is the most popular SaaS alternative to Visual Understanding Environment.

    • Mindomo is Freemium and ProprietaryVisual Understanding Environment is Free and Open Source
  15. Wondershare EdrawMax icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax

     51 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Wondershare EdrawMax is the most popular commercial alternative to Visual Understanding Environment.

    • Wondershare EdrawMax is Paid and ProprietaryVisual Understanding Environment is Free and Open Source
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