Freeplane AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Diagram Editors

The best Diagram Editor alternative to Freeplane is Xmind, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Freeplane and 16 are Diagram Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Diagram Editor alternatives to Freeplane are yEd Graph Editor, TreeSheets, Lucidchart and PlantUML.

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  1. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    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.
     
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    Comments about Xmind as an Alternative to Freeplane
    ab1
    0

    XMind can't open .mm files.

    tibi97427
    Positive
    0

    It's more intuitive / user-friendly, the user interface looks better.

    Xmind icon
    Xmind icon
    • Xmind is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeplane is Free and Open Source
    • Xmind is Privacy focusedFreeplane is not according to our users
  2. 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...

    117 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    yEd Graph Editor screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about yEd Graph Editor as an Alternative to Freeplane
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Because of user friendliness of doing everything with just keyboard. Nor does it have the "brain" concept.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    yEd Graph Editor icon
    yEd Graph Editor icon
    • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryFreeplane is Free and Open Source
  4. TreeSheets icon

    TreeSheets

     153 likes

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

    51 TreeSheets alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    TreeSheets screenshot 1
     
  5. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

     534 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.

    66 Lucidchart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.
     
  6. 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.

    116 PlantUML alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Whimsical

     32 likes

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

    61 Whimsical alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Wireframes: Create wireframes for any device or screen.
     
  9. 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
    quiver diagram editor screenshot 1
     
  10. Square Sketch icon

    Square Sketch

     9 likes

    Digital graph paper for diagrams, technical sketches and geometric art.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Square Sketch screenshot 1
     
  11. Heimer icon

    Heimer

     13 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.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Simple mind map of Heimer itself running on Ubuntu 18.04
     
  12. Kroki icon

    Kroki

     7 likes

    Creates diagrams from textual descriptions! It provides a unified API with support for BlockDiag, BPMN, Bytefield, C4 (with PlantUML), Ditaa, Erd, GraphViz, Mermaid, Nomnoml, PlantUML, SvgBob, UMLet, Vega, Vega-Lite, WaveDrom.

    25 Kroki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Kroki screenshot 1
     
  13. Cacoo icon

    Cacoo

     75 likes

    Cacoo is a user-friendly online diagramming tool that allows you to create a variety of diagrams such as wireframes, flowcharts, UML diagrams, network diagrams, mindmaps, sitemaps, database diagrams, and more.

    82 Cacoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cacoo screenshot 1
     
  14. BigHairyGoal icon

    BigHairyGoal

     2 likes

    Mindmapping, brainstorming and progress tracking tool for creatives and software developers. Simple and effective to use, letting just go the flow of creativity.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    BigHairyGoal screenshot 1
     
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