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MindManager alternatives with a Linux app

The MindManager listing does not include a Linux app. 12 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Linux app.

MindManager is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). 11 of them are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from MindManager

  1. Xmind

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

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Xmind has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Xmind lists a Linux app.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Xmind vs MindManagerXmind pricing and details

  2. Mindomo

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

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Mindomo has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mindomo lists a Linux app.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    Mindomo vs MindManagerMindomo pricing and details

  3. Cmap

    Free concept-mapping software from IHMC for school and research

    • Cmap is free. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Cmap has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cmap lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists an Android app.
    Cmap vs MindManagerCmap pricing and details

  4. EdrawMind

    Mind mapping and diagram software with AI tools

    • EdrawMind starts at $35.10 per 6 months (semi-annual), $53.10 per year. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Only EdrawMind lists a Linux app.
    • EdrawMind also covers presentations.
    • MindManager also covers kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
    EdrawMind vs MindManagerEdrawMind pricing and details

  5. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Whimsical has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Whimsical lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  6. Visual Paradigm

    Desktop and online modeling suite for UML, BPMN and architecture

    • Visual Paradigm starts at $6 per month (Modeler edition, subscription). MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Visual Paradigm has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Visual Paradigm lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    Visual Paradigm pricing and details

  7. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • draw.io has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only draw.io lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    draw.io pricing and details

  8. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • tldraw has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only tldraw lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    tldraw pricing and details

  9. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Kinopio has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kinopio lists a Linux app.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    Kinopio pricing and details

  10. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • Freeplane has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Freeplane lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists a web app.
    Freeplane pricing and details

  11. yEd

    Free desktop graph editor with automatic diagram layout

    • yEd is free. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • yEd has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only yEd lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    yEd pricing and details

  12. OpenBoard

    Free open-source interactive whiteboard software for classrooms

    • OpenBoard is free. MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only).
    • OpenBoard has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenBoard lists a Linux app.
    • Only MindManager lists a web app.
    OpenBoard pricing and details

Common questions

Which MindManager alternatives have a Linux app?

Xmind, Mindomo, Cmap, EdrawMind, Whimsical, Visual Paradigm, draw.io, tldraw and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does MindManager have a Linux app?

The MindManager listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

Xmind, Mindomo, Cmap, Whimsical, Visual Paradigm, draw.io, tldraw, Kinopio and 3 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 12, 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 MindManager: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.