Xmind Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Xmind for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is draw.io, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Xmind and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Xmind are FreeMind, LibreOffice - Draw, Freeplane and TreeSheets.

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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.

    130 draw.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
     
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    Top Positive Comment
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    It's complete with a clean interface. Goes beyond mindmapping with a lot of features like electric symbols for example

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    ab1
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    It can't open .mm files too.

    baozidai
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    It's not a mindmap program!!!

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    • Most users think draw.io is a great Xmind alternative.

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

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

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryXmind is Freemium and Proprietary
    • draw.io is LightweightXmind is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    108 FreeMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    4

    Awkward to use, can't paste material from other apps

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    The GUI is a little outdated, but powerful free alternative to XMind. I also defined custom shortcuts (which is possible in the app), which made life a lot easier! If you just want to make a MindMap, and do not mind the way it looks, this is the free alternative to XMind you're looking for!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think FreeMind is a great Xmind alternative.

    • FreeMind is the most popular Open Source alternative to Xmind.

    • FreeMind is Free and Open SourceXmind is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

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    Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    97 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Draw as an Alternative to Xmind
    Golfy038
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    Even if Draw is a great tool, it's as easy to create mind map than real dedicated tools. You have to draw each symbols (size, position, text) and links by yourself.

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    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceXmind is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Draw is LightweightXmind 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.

    84 Freeplane alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
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    Hard to move and reconnect nodes, awkward UI

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Rich features and beautiful interface

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Freeplane is a great Xmind alternative.

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceXmind is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Mindomo

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    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:

    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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    Loriot
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    It's XMind but without that ugly and predefined arrow. You can put the rectangle or Circle wherever you want!! And colour it even more easily! Don't be afraid of premium account, you don't have to buy anything! With basic account (free) you have everything you wanted, even exportation to pdf or xls. Wonderfull! (I wonder what premium account does)

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    • Almost everyone thinks Mindomo is a great Xmind alternative.

    • Mindomo is Freemium and ProprietaryXmind is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. 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.

    97 SimpleMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Whimsical

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    Whimsical is a collaborative visual workspace for creating flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!.

    60 Whimsical alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Wireframes: Create wireframes for any device or screen.
     
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    Comments about Whimsical as an Alternative to Xmind
    Golfy038
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    Not able to export in any format (docx, pdf, odt, etc.)

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    • Whimsical is Freemium and ProprietaryXmind is also Freemium and Proprietary
  14. Wondershare EdrawMind icon

    Wondershare EdrawMind

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    Mind mapping software with AI for generating ideas, infinite canvas, over 10 import/export formats, personalized layouts, real-time collaboration, Gantt charts, and encryption. Perfect for brainstorming, project planning, and knowledge management across platforms.

    80 Wondershare EdrawMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    MindMaster Layouts
     
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    Comments about Wondershare EdrawMind as an Alternative to Xmind
    Maxim Kamalov
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    Does everything that XMind or other alternatives do. But limitations of free version are much less annoying than of XMind.

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    • Wondershare EdrawMind is Freemium and ProprietaryXmind is also Freemium and Proprietary
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