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MindMup alternatives with a Linux app

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

MindMup has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal). 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 MindMup

  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). MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Xmind also covers templates and Gantt & timelines.
    • MindMup also covers notes and diagrams.
    Xmind vs MindMupXmind pricing and details

  2. Mindomo

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

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    • Mindomo also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.
    Mindomo vs MindMupMindomo pricing and details

  3. Cmap

    Free concept-mapping software from IHMC for school and research

    • Cmap is free. MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only Cmap lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • MindMup also covers notes and presentations.
    Cmap vs MindMupCmap 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). MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Whimsical also covers whiteboard, templates and documents.
    • MindMup also covers notes and presentations.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  5. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only Kinopio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    • Kinopio also covers linked notes, whiteboard and tasks.
    Kinopio pricing and details

  6. EdrawMind

    Mind mapping and diagram software with AI tools

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

  7. Visual Paradigm

    Desktop and online modeling suite for UML, BPMN and architecture

    • Visual Paradigm starts at $6 per month (Modeler edition, subscription). MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only Visual Paradigm lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Visual Paradigm can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • MindMup also covers notes and presentations.
    Visual Paradigm pricing and details

  8. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • draw.io also covers templates.
    draw.io pricing and details

  9. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • tldraw also covers whiteboard.
    • MindMup also covers notes, mind mapping and presentations.
    tldraw pricing and details

  10. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only MindMup lists a web app.
    • Freeplane is open source, according to its own site.
    Freeplane pricing and details

  11. yEd

    Free desktop graph editor with automatic diagram layout

    • yEd is free. MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only yEd lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • MindMup also covers notes, mind mapping and presentations.
    yEd pricing and details

  12. WiseMapping

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

    • WiseMapping is free. MindMup starts at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal).
    • Only WiseMapping lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • WiseMapping is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MindMup also covers notes, diagrams and presentations.
    WiseMapping pricing and details

2 more that list a Linux app

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Which MindMup alternatives have a Linux app?

Xmind, Mindomo, Cmap, Whimsical, Kinopio, EdrawMind, Visual Paradigm, draw.io and 6 more list a Linux app.

Does MindMup have a Linux app?

The MindMup listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

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