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ScappleCmapTools
Paid

One-time purchase, with a free trial available.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
  • Notes can go anywhere with no forced central topic
  • Connections made by dragging one note onto another
  • Purpose-built for concept maps with labelled links
  • Desktop versions for Windows, macOS and Linux plus iPad
  • Paid after the trial
  • No Linux or mobile versions mentioned
  • Narrow focus on concept maps rather than general diagrams
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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