Scapple AlternativesMind Mapping & Note-taking Tools like Scapple

Scapple is described as 'Easy-to-use tool for getting ideas down as quickly as possible and making connections between them. It isn’t exactly mind-mapping software—it’s more like a freeform text editor that allows you to make notes anywhere on the page and to connect them using straight' and is a Mind Mapping tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Scapple for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Scapple alternative is draw.io, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Scapple are Excalidraw, TreeSheets, Pencil Project and Freeplane.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1055 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.

    163 draw.io alternatives

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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
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    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
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  2. Excalidraw icon

    Excalidraw

     121 likes

    Excalidraw is an open-source whiteboard tool that lets you easily sketch diagrams that have a hand-drawn feel to them. Available directly online as a web app and also through CodeSandbox to easily see how the code works, and the app is available for self-hosting.

    109 Excalidraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    Excalidraw screenshot 1
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  4. TreeSheets icon

    TreeSheets

     163 likes

    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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    TreeSheets screenshot 1
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    ClickCharts icon
    ClickCharts

    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 di...

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  6. Pencil Project icon

    Pencil Project

     417 likes

    Pencil is a standalone app that lets you create diagrams or UI mockups. It doesn't have collaboration/multi-user features.

    80 Pencil Project alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • VN flagVietnam
    Pencil Project screenshot 1
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    Freeplane

     260 likes

    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
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Freeplane screenshot 1
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  9. FreeMind icon

    FreeMind

     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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Example: Computer
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  10. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

     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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

    SimpleMind

     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
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    SimpleMind screenshot 1
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  12. visualOS icon

    visualOS

     8 likes

    A local-first infinite canvas for visual thinkers — boards are real folders on your disk, documents are Markdown files. Works fully offline, no account needed.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Screenshot visualOS Canvas
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  13. Mindomo icon

    Mindomo

     156 likes

    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:

    137 Mindomo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU
    Mindomo screenshot 1
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  14. vym icon

    vym

     30 likes

    VYM (View Your Mind) is a tool to generate and manipulate maps which show your thoughts. Such maps can help you to improve your creativity and effectivity. You can use them for time management, to organize tasks, to get an overview over complex contexts, to sort your ideas etc.

    93 vym alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    vym screenshot 1
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  15. Bulletin Infinite Canvas icon

    Bulletin Infinite Canvas

     5 likes

    Bulletin is an infinite canvas for anything you can imagine — mood boards, mind maps, plans, habit trackers, or a home for everything you keep meaning to get to. Add blocks, arrange them however you like, and make every one of them look exactly the way you want.

    16 Bulletin Infinite Canvas alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • SG flagSingapore
    Bulletin Infinite Canvas screenshot 1
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