Xmind alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Xmind: free tier limits slides, history and AI, and plans and features change frequently. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Xmind, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MindMeister currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Xmind alternative for most people
MindMeisterWeb-first and stronger for teams brainstorming together in real time.
Best Xmind alternative for a free option
FreeplaneFree and open source, with far deeper customisation and scripting.
Best Xmind alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SimpleMindOne-off purchase per platform instead of a subscription.
Best Xmind alternative for open source
FreeplaneFree and open source, with far deeper customisation and scripting.
Best Xmind alternative for Windows
EdrawMindSimilar cross-platform feature set with lots of templates.
Best Xmind alternative for Linux
FreeplaneFree and open source, with far deeper customisation and scripting.
Best Xmind alternative for iPhone and Android
MindMeisterWeb-first and stronger for teams brainstorming together in real time.
Best Xmind alternative for working in the browser
MindManagerMore business-oriented, with project and task management built in.
Xmind alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Xmind?
MindMeister ranks first right now. Web-first and stronger for teams brainstorming together in real time. SimpleMind and MindNode follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Xmind?
Yes. MindMeister (free plan + paid), SimpleMind (free plan + paid), MindNode (free plan + paid) and Freeplane (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Xmind?
Yes: Freeplane.
Which Xmind alternatives work on Linux?
Freeplane and EdrawMind run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Xmind?
The complaints we hear most: free tier limits slides, history and AI; plans and features change frequently; team admin features are basic.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Xmind, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.