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About Minder
Minder is a free, open-source mind mapping app for Linux desktops, built with GTK. It offers keyboard-centric editing, automatic layouts, themes, node images, notes, tasks with progress, callouts, node groups, stickers and tags, plus quick entry for typing a whole outline at once and a brainstorming mode for capturing loose ideas. Nodes can contain embedded LaTeX and tables, and maps can be connected with links across branches. It exports to a wide range of formats, including FreeMind, Freeplane, Xmind 8, OPML, Markdown, Mermaid, PDF and images, so maps can move to other tools. It is licensed under the GPL-3.0 and maintained as a small independent project. Minder fits nicely on a modern GNOME-style desktop, but it is Linux-only and has no cloud sync or collaboration.
Best for: Linux users who want a modern, native mind mapping app.
Pros and cons
What works
- Native, modern Linux interface
- Keyboard-friendly with quick entry
- LaTeX, tables and tasks inside nodes
- Free and open source
Why people leave
- Linux only
- No cloud sync or collaboration
- Smaller community than cross-platform apps
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Minder: common questions
Is Minder free?
Yes. Minder is free, open-source software.
Is Minder open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at phase1geo/Minder.
What platforms does Minder run on?
Minder is available for Linux.
What are the best alternatives to Minder?
The highest-ranked Minder alternatives right now are Freeplane, Xmind and Mindomo. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.