Open Source Xmind AlternativesTop Mind Mapping Tools & Diagram Editors like Xmind

The best open source alternative to Xmind is FreeMind. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Xmind and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Xmind are LibreOffice - Draw, Freeplane, TreeSheets and Visual Understanding Environment.

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  1. FreeMind icon

    FreeMind

     476 likes

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

    108 FreeMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about FreeMind as an Alternative to Xmind
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Awkward to use, can't paste material from other apps

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    The GUI is a little outdated, but powerful free alternative to XMind. I also defined custom shortcuts (which is possible in the app), which made life a lot easier! If you just want to make a MindMap, and do not mind the way it looks, this is the free alternative to XMind you're looking for!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    FreeMind icon

    • Most users think FreeMind is a great Xmind alternative.

    • FreeMind is Free and Open SourceXmind is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     311 likes

    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.

    98 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Draw as an Alternative to Xmind
    Golfy038
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    3

    Even if Draw is a great tool, it's as easy to create mind map than real dedicated tools. You have to draw each symbols (size, position, text) and links by yourself.

    LibreOffice - Draw icon
    LibreOffice - Draw icon
    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceXmind is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Draw is LightweightXmind is not according to our users
  4. Freeplane icon

    Freeplane

     254 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.

    84 Freeplane alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
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    Comments about Freeplane as an Alternative to Xmind
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Hard to move and reconnect nodes, awkward UI

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Rich features and beautiful interface

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Freeplane icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Freeplane is a great Xmind alternative.

    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceXmind is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. 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
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  7. TiddlyMap icon

    TiddlyMap

     35 likes

    TiddlyMap is a TiddlyWiki plugin that turns your favourite personal note taking software in a wiki-concept-map hybrid! Yes, you will be able to do both: drawing maps and putting down knowledge in a wiki way.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about TiddlyMap as an Alternative to Xmind
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It allows you to describe complex topics in a wiki way. It does not require a central topic.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    TiddlyMap icon
    • TiddlyMap is Free and Open SourceXmind is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. Minder icon

    Minder

     16 likes

    What is Minder? Minder is a mind-mapping application with many features that make it ideal for capturing, organizing and visualizing your ideas. Minder has automatic node layout features.

    17 Minder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about Minder as an Alternative to Xmind
    Golfy038
    Positive
    0

    Minder works only for Linux, but it has many advantages : if many sub-nodes are converted to tasks, then main node would have a pie with each ended tasks. It could export as PDF, CVS, PNG, MM, MarkDown, Text and others formats.

    mbnoimi
    Positive
    1

    It's open source product under active development.

    Minder icon
    Minder icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Minder is a great Xmind alternative.

    • Minder is Free and Open SourceXmind is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Minder is LightweightXmind is not according to our users
  11. Mindolph icon

    Mindolph

     6 likes
    • Create and manage your own files in separate workspaces with saving in your local storage, which means you have full control of your knowledge compared to cloud solutions.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • JavaFX
    • Java
    Mind map in light mode
     
  12. WiseMapping icon

    WiseMapping

     32 likes

    Wise Mapping is the web mind mapping tool that leverages the power of Mind Maps HTML5 and SVG. Users will be able to create and read their mind maps from everywhere whenever its needed. Once you have your mind map created the features that distinguish WiseMapping appears: Embed...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Java
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  13. 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.

    92 Heimer alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Simple mind map of Heimer itself running on Ubuntu 18.04
     
  14. ThinkComposer icon

    ThinkComposer

     40 likes

    Create deep visual documents, adaptable and multi-level diagrams, flowcharts, concept maps, mind maps and models.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Editing a Business Process diagram
     
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