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Limnu alternatives with a Linux app

The Limnu listing does not include a Linux app. 14 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Limnu has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly). 13 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Limnu

  1. OpenBoard

    Free open-source interactive whiteboard software for classrooms

    • OpenBoard is free. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only OpenBoard lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Limnu lists a web app.
    • Only Limnu lists an iOS app.
    OpenBoard vs LimnuOpenBoard pricing and details

  2. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only Kinopio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    • Kinopio also covers notes, linked notes, tasks and mind mapping.
    Kinopio pricing and details

  3. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Limnu lists an iOS app.
    • Whimsical also covers templates, documents, mind mapping and diagrams.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  4. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Limnu lists an iOS app.
    • tldraw also covers diagrams.
    tldraw pricing and details

  5. Mindomo

    Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    • Mindomo also covers tasks, Gantt & timelines and mind mapping.
    Mindomo pricing and details

  6. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Limnu lists an iOS app.
    • draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    draw.io pricing and details

  7. Xmind

    Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Xmind also covers templates, Gantt & timelines, mind mapping and presentations.
    • Limnu also covers whiteboard.
    Xmind pricing and details

  8. Cmap

    Free concept-mapping software from IHMC for school and research

    • Cmap is free. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only Cmap lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Cmap also covers mind mapping and diagrams.
    • Limnu also covers whiteboard.
    Cmap pricing and details

  9. Visual Paradigm

    Desktop and online modeling suite for UML, BPMN and architecture

    • Visual Paradigm starts at $6 per month (Modeler edition, subscription). Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only Visual Paradigm lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Limnu lists an iOS app.
    • Visual Paradigm can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Visual Paradigm pricing and details

  10. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Limnu lists a web app.
    • Only Limnu lists an iOS app.
    Freeplane pricing and details

  11. EdrawMind

    Mind mapping and diagram software with AI tools

    • EdrawMind starts at $35.10 per 6 months (semi-annual), $53.10 per year. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Limnu has a free plan. EdrawMind does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only EdrawMind lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • EdrawMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    EdrawMind pricing and details

  12. yEd

    Free desktop graph editor with automatic diagram layout

    • yEd is free. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
    • Only yEd lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Limnu lists an iOS app.
    • yEd also covers diagrams.
    yEd pricing and details

2 more that list a Linux app

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Which Limnu alternatives have a Linux app?

OpenBoard, Kinopio, Whimsical, tldraw, Mindomo, draw.io, Xmind, Cmap and 6 more list a Linux app.

Does Limnu have a Linux app?

The Limnu listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web and iOS.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

OpenBoard, Kinopio, Whimsical, tldraw, Mindomo, draw.io, Xmind, Cmap and 5 more are free or have a free plan.

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 Limnu: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.