Minder alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Minder: linux only, and no cloud sync or collaboration. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Minder, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Freeplane currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Minder alternative for most people
FreeplaneCross-platform open-source mind mapper with scripting and huge depth.
Best Minder alternative for a free option
MarkmapGenerate mind maps from Markdown outlines in your editor.
Best Minder alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
XmindCommercial app with Linux builds, mobile apps and sync.
Best Minder alternative for open source
FreeplaneCross-platform open-source mind mapper with scripting and huge depth.
Best Minder alternative for Windows
FreeplaneCross-platform open-source mind mapper with scripting and huge depth.
Best Minder alternative for Linux
FreeplaneCross-platform open-source mind mapper with scripting and huge depth.
Best Minder alternative for iPhone and Android
XmindCommercial app with Linux builds, mobile apps and sync.
Best Minder alternative for working in the browser
XmindCommercial app with Linux builds, mobile apps and sync.
Minder alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Minder?
Freeplane ranks first right now. Cross-platform open-source mind mapper with scripting and huge depth. Xmind and Mindomo follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Minder?
Yes. Freeplane (open source), Xmind (free plan + paid), Mindomo (free plan + paid) and Markmap (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Minder?
Yes: Freeplane and Markmap.
Which Minder alternatives work on Linux?
Freeplane, Xmind, Mindomo and Markmap run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Minder?
The complaints we hear most: linux only; no cloud sync or collaboration; smaller community than cross-platform apps.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Minder, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.