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Indie alternatives to Freemind
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Freemind does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeplane | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| SimpleMind | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Xmind | Free plan | – | – | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
2. SimpleMind
Cross-platform mind mapping app
A mind mapping app for organizing thoughts and ideas with free layout, images and syncing across devices.
Free plan · Mac, Windows, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Freemind?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Freeplane, SimpleMind and Xmind.
Is there an open-source alternative to Freemind?
Freeplane is open source.
Which Freemind alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Linux: Freeplane and Xmind. On iPhone and iPad: SimpleMind and Xmind. On Android: SimpleMind and Xmind. On the web: Xmind.
What makes these alternatives to Freemind “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Freemind.
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