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MindNode alternatives with a Linux app

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

MindNode has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. 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 MindNode

  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). MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Xmind lists a web app.
    • Only Xmind lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • MindNode is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Xmind vs MindNodeXmind pricing and details

  2. Mindomo

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

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Mindomo lists a web app.
    • Only Mindomo lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    Mindomo pricing and details

  3. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only draw.io lists a web app.
    • Only draw.io lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindNode lists an iOS app.
    draw.io 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). MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Whimsical lists a web app.
    • Only Whimsical lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindNode lists an iOS app.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  5. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only tldraw lists a web app.
    • Only tldraw lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindNode lists an iOS app.
    tldraw pricing and details

  6. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Kinopio lists a web app.
    • Only Kinopio lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    Kinopio pricing and details

  7. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MindNode lists an iOS app.
    • Freeplane is open source, according to its own site.
    Freeplane pricing and details

Common questions

Which MindNode alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does MindNode have a Linux app?

The MindNode listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

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