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FreeplaneMindManager
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Paid

Annual plan or one-time purchase, with a 30-day free trial and a 30-day money-back…

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS
  • Attributes, conditional styles, filtering and scripting go well beyond drawing a diagram
  • Groovy scripting can generate or transform entire maps
  • Mind maps that can hold resources and costing for projects
  • Org charts, timelines, flowcharts and concept maps in one app
  • A dense interface with a real learning curve
  • Java Swing looks and feels out of place on every platform
  • Paid software after the trial
  • One-time licence covers only the current version
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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