Obsidian Canvas AlternativesMind Mapping & Note-taking Tools like Obsidian Canvas

Obsidian Canvas is described as 'A plugin to make your canvas work like a mindmap' and is a Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Obsidian Canvas for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Obsidian Canvas alternative is CryptPad, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Obsidian Canvas are TreeSheets, Xmind, Freeplane and PureRef.

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  1. CryptPad icon
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    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    120 CryptPad alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  2. TreeSheets icon
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    A "hierarchical spreadsheet" that is a great replacement for spreadsheets, mind mappers, outliners, PIMs, text editors and small databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. Xmind icon
     399 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.

    133 Xmind alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Freeplane icon
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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.

    87 Freeplane alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
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  5. PureRef icon
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    PureRef was created to be a simple and lightweight tool for artists to organize and view their reference images. Image can be scaled and collage can also be made.

    24 PureRef alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. DeepNotes icon
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    DeepNotes is an open source, end-to-end encrypted visual note-taking app with deep page navigation and live collaboration. Create mind maps, diagrams, kanban boards, among others. Infinite nesting of infinite canvases.

    136 DeepNotes alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. FreeMind icon
     478 likes

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

    117 FreeMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. 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.

    105 Lucidchart alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. MindNode icon
     94 likes

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

    94 MindNode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages
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  10. MindMeister icon
     142 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.

    163 MindMeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. SimpleMind icon
     50 likes

    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.

    103 SimpleMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Coggle icon
     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.

    114 Coggle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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