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MindMeister alternatives with a Linux app

The MindMeister listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Linux app.

MindMeister has a free plan. Paid plans start at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly. All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from MindMeister

  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). MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Xmind also covers Gantt & timelines.
    Xmind vs MindMeisterXmind pricing and details

  2. Mindomo

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

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    • Mindomo also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.
    Mindomo vs MindMeisterMindomo pricing and details

  3. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only MindMeister lists a web app.
    • Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
    Freeplane vs MindMeisterFreeplane pricing and details

  4. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Whimsical also covers whiteboard, documents and diagrams.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  5. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
    • draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    draw.io pricing and details

  6. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
    • tldraw also covers whiteboard and diagrams.
    tldraw pricing and details

  7. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Kinopio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    • Only MindMeister lists an Android app.
    Kinopio pricing and details

Common questions

Which MindMeister alternatives have a Linux app?

Xmind, Mindomo, Freeplane, Whimsical, draw.io, tldraw and Kinopio list a Linux app.

Does MindMeister have a Linux app?

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

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 MindMeister: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.