Limnu alternatives · Whiteboards
Alternatives to Limnu with a one-time purchase
The Limnu listing shows no one-time purchase. 8 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Limnu has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly). 3 of them are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Limnu
- Free trial · from $5.00/mo
Microsoft Visio
Diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts and floor plans
- Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1). Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
- Limnu has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
- Only Limnu lists an iOS app.
- Free trial · from $99/yr
MindManager
Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts
- MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
- Limnu has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MindManager lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $6/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $10.99 one-time
SimpleMind
Mind mapping app sold as a one-time purchase per platform
- SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
- Only SimpleMind lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Only Limnu lists a web app.
- SimpleMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $59.99 one-time
OmniGraffle
Diagramming and vector drawing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- OmniGraffle starts at $59.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; Mac from $149.99 one-time. Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
- Limnu has a free plan. OmniGraffle does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniGraffle lists a macOS app.
- Only Limnu lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $20.99 one-time
Scapple
Freeform mind-mapping app for writers, on Mac and Windows
- Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows). Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
- Limnu has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scapple lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Limnu lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $35.10/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
Inspiration Maps
Concept-map and outline app for iPad, iPhone and Mac
- Inspiration Maps starts at $9.99 one-time (Mac App Store). Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
- Only Inspiration Maps lists a macOS app.
- Only Limnu lists a web app.
- Inspiration Maps can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Limnu that you buy once?
Yes. Microsoft Visio, MindManager, Visual Paradigm, SimpleMind, OmniGraffle, Scapple, EdrawMind and Inspiration Maps can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Limnu once instead of subscribing?
The Limnu listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?
Visual Paradigm, SimpleMind and Inspiration Maps 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.