Xmind AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Diagram Editors

The best Diagram Editor alternative to Xmind is draw.io, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Xmind and many of them are Diagram Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Diagram Editor alternatives to Xmind are LibreOffice - Draw, TreeSheets, Lucidchart and Whimsical.

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  1. draw.io icon
     1061 likes

    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.

    183 draw.io alternatives

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    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Sheets
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Notion
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Nextcloud
    • Google Slides
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  2. 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.

    110 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Since 2011

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  3. TreeSheets icon
     162 likes

    A "hierarchical spreadsheet" that is a great replacement for spreadsheets, mind mappers, outliners, PIMs, text editors and small databases.

    56 TreeSheets alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Application type

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. Lucidchart icon
     538 likes

    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

    123 Lucidchart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  5. Whimsical icon
     34 likes

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

    91 Whimsical alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
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  6. OmniGraffle icon
     188 likes

    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    116 OmniGraffle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  7. Delineato icon
     5 likes

    Minimalist diagramming and mind mapping tool for freelancers and creative teams, offering intuitive web, iOS, and Android apps, free usage forever, fast wireframing, ChatGPT plugin, Markdown import, multiple themes, and PNG export for flexible workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  8. ProcessOn icon
     22 likes

    ProcessOn is One tool for diverse diagramming needs.Product capabilities are mainly divided into Mind Map,Flowchart,Whiteboard,Mermaid,Formula Editor.Most importantly, ProcessOn supports AI-powered graphing, empowering tools through intelligent AI.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
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  9. Heimer icon
     14 likes

    Heimer is a desktop application for creating mind maps and other suitable diagrams. It's written in Qt and targeted for Linux and Windows.

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    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. QuikFlow icon
     5 likes

    Create flowcharts (and mind maps) without worrying about layout with QuikFlow. With our innovative interactive layout algorithms, you can work as if you were using a mind mapping application while creating flowcharts. Define your structure and the app handles the layout!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  11. ThinkSpace icon
     6 likes

    A workspace for handwritten sticky notes, movable mind maps, limitless canvases, diagrams, web clippings, reusable cards, and linked canvases. It includes SCAMPER, Matrix, SWOT, 3C, Blue Ocean Strategy, and Business Model Canvas frameworks, plus shared whiteboards.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. ClickCharts icon
     8 likes

    Design flowcharts, UML, Venn, and mind map diagrams with customizable templates, varied symbols, shapes, connector styles, overlapping sheet support, and intuitive drag-and-drop editing. Export visuals as images, edit multiple diagrams, and organize complex data visibly.

    124 ClickCharts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • Kindle Fire
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