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FreeplaneCmapTools
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Free

Free to download, with the project funded partly by donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
  • Attributes, conditional styles, filtering and scripting go well beyond drawing a diagram
  • Groovy scripting can generate or transform entire maps
  • Purpose-built for concept maps with labelled links
  • Desktop versions for Windows, macOS and Linux plus iPad
  • A dense interface with a real learning curve
  • Java Swing looks and feels out of place on every platform
  • Narrow focus on concept maps rather than general diagrams
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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