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Self-hosted alternatives to Freeplane

The Freeplane listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 7 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Freeplane is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Freeplane

  1. WiseMapping

    Free open-source online mind mapping with a self-hosted option

    • WiseMapping is free. Freeplane is free.
    • Only WiseMapping lists a web app.
    • WiseMapping is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Freeplane also covers templates.
    WiseMapping vs FreeplaneWiseMapping pricing and details

  2. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. Freeplane is free.
    • Only draw.io lists a web app.
    • draw.io is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • draw.io also covers diagrams.
    draw.io pricing and details

  3. Creately

    Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning

    • Creately starts at $4 per editor / month, billed annually ($48 a year). Freeplane is free.
    • Only Creately lists a web app.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Creately is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Creately pricing and details

  4. Excalidraw

    Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn style sketches and diagrams

    • Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Freeplane is free.
    • Only Excalidraw lists a web app.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Excalidraw is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Excalidraw pricing and details

  5. Structurizr

    Open-source models-as-code tool for C4 architecture diagrams

    • Structurizr starts at £300 per month for up to 20 unique users, per server installation. Freeplane is free.
    • Only Structurizr lists a web app.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Structurizr is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Structurizr pricing and details

  6. Coggle

    Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser

    • Coggle starts at $5 per month. Freeplane is free.
    • Only Coggle lists a web app.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Coggle pricing and details

  7. WebSequenceDiagrams

    Text-to-diagram sequence diagram maker with its own layout engine

    • WebSequenceDiagrams starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Freeplane is free.
    • Only WebSequenceDiagrams lists a web app.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • WebSequenceDiagrams is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    WebSequenceDiagrams pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Freeplane?

Yes. WiseMapping, draw.io, Creately, Excalidraw, Structurizr, Coggle and WebSequenceDiagrams can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Freeplane be self-hosted?

The Freeplane listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Freeplane: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.