Freeplane

Free, open-source mind mapping and knowledge management

A free, open-source desktop app for mind mapping and organizing information, a fork of FreeMind with scripting and add-ons.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: Productivity

Freeplane is an alternative to

MindManager · MindMeister · Freemind

Freeplane compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Freeplane	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Markmap	Free	Yes	–	Web
Xmind	Free plan	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
MindNode	Free plan	–	–	Mac, iOS
SimpleMind	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Fluent Reader	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Portfolio Performance	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux

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Questions

Is Freeplane free?

Freeplane is free.

Is Freeplane open source?

Yes, Freeplane is open source.

What platforms does Freeplane run on?

Freeplane is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to Freeplane?

Similar indie products include Markmap, Xmind, MindNode, SimpleMind and 4 more.

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