Zen Mind Map AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Mind Mapping Tools

The best Mind Mapping alternative to Zen Mind Map is FreeMind, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked nine alternatives to Zen Mind Map and nine of them are Mind Mapping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mind Mapping Tool alternatives to Zen Mind Map are Xmind, MindMeister, OmniGraffle and Coggle.

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Zen Mind Map

Mind Mapping Tool
Freemium • Proprietary

The simplest mind mapping tool.

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Zen Mind Map alternatives page was last updated Mar 29, 2022

FreeMind
FreeMind is a premier free mind-mapping software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than tha...
104 FreeMind alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Mind Mapping Tool
- Project Management Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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
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Discontinued
Last version from 2016. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/
FreeMind VS Zen Mind Map
Is FreeMind a good alternative to Zen Mind Map?
- FreeMind is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Zen Mind Map.
- FreeMind is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Zen Mind Map.
- FreeMind is Free and Open SourceZen Mind Map is Freemium and Proprietary

Xmind
Xmind is a full-featured mind mapping and brainstorming tool that helps to unleash creativity, capture inspiration, brainstorm ideas, boost productivity, and more.
112 Xmind alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Mind Mapping Tool
- Project Management Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Top Xmind Features
1. Mind Mapping
2. Works Offline
3. Ad-free
4. Handwritten Notes
5. Import/Export OPML Feeds
6. Support for MarkDown
7. Privacy focused
8. Real time collaboration
9. Support for Themes
10. Hierarchical Structure
11. Portable
12. No Tracking
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Xmind VS Zen Mind Map
Is Xmind a good alternative to Zen Mind Map?
- Xmind is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Zen Mind Map.
- Xmind is the most popular commercial alternative to Zen Mind Map.
- Xmind is Paid and ProprietaryZen Mind Map is Freemium and Proprietary
- Xmind is Privacy focusedZen Mind Map is not according to our users

MindMeister
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 w...
129 MindMeister alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Mind Mapping Tool
- Project Management Tool
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
+2
MindMeister Features
1. Cloud Sync
2. Ad-free
3. Real time collaboration
4. Brainstorming
5. REST API
6. Convert PDF to Word document
7. Collaborative writing
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MindMeister VS Zen Mind Map
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OmniGraffle
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.
101 OmniGraffle alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Diagram Editor
- Mind Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- iPad
+5
OmniGraffle Features
1. ER Diagrams
2. Self-hosted search
3. Flow Chart
4. Graphs
5. Workflow
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Coggle
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.
97 Coggle alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Mind Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Online
Top Coggle Features
1. Cloud Sync
2. Real time collaboration
3. Online Editing
4. Data export/import
5. Works Offline
6. Lightweight
7. Support for MarkDown
8. Support for LaTeX
9. Export to PDF
10. Brainstorming
11. Flow diagram visualisation
12. Creativity
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Mindomo
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:
119 Mindomo alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Mind Mapping Tool
- Project Management Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Firefox
+9
Top Mindomo Features
1. Gantt-charts
2. Real time collaboration
3. Cloud Sync
4. Hierarchical Structure
5. Built-in Note Taker
6. Online collaboration
7. Sorting by folder
8. Planning
9. Outliner
10. Google Drive integration
11. Export to PDF
12. Backup to Google Drive
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Mindomo VS Zen Mind Map
Is Mindomo a good alternative to Zen Mind Map?
- Mindomo is the most popular SaaS alternative to Zen Mind Map.
- Mindomo is Freemium and ProprietaryZen Mind Map is also Freemium and Proprietary

IOctopus
IOctopus is an online mind map service for a dive deep into a mind for the best ideas.
96 IOctopus alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Mind Mapping Tool
- Project Management Tool
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
+9
Top IOctopus Features
1. Mind Mapping
2. Brainstorming
3. Real time collaboration
4. Online collaboration
5. Visual-thinking
6. Team Collaboration
7. Creativity
8. Mind Map view
9. Ad-free
10. Export to JPEG
11. Dark Mode
12. Gantt-charts
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IOctopus VS Zen Mind Map
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Mindmup
MindMup is a zero friction free online mind mapping tool. MindMup is gratis and aims to create the most productive online mind mapping canvas out there.
37 Mindmup alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Mind Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Online
Mindmup Features
Google Drive integration
Upload directly to Google Drive
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Scrintal
A web app that combines mind mapping with the power of networked note-taking. Organize & connect all your thoughts in one place. As if Miro and Obsidian had a baby! See for yourself here 👉 [https://beta.scr...
105 Scrintal alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Mind Mapping Tool
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
+2
Top Scrintal Features
1. Built-in viewer
2. Unlimited storage
3. Support for MarkDown
4. Real time collaboration
5. Cloud Sync
6. Live Preview
7. No Coding Required
8. Hierarchical Structure
9. Dark Mode
10. Kanban Board
11. Ad-free
12. Mind Mapping
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Scrintal VS Zen Mind Map
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