PlantUML alternatives · Whiteboards
PlantUML alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The PlantUML listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 30 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
PlantUML is free to use. 26 of them are free or have a free plan.
30 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to PlantUML
- Free trial · from $99/yr
MindManager
Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts
- MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). PlantUML is free.
- PlantUML has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MindManager lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. PlantUML is free.
- Only Miro lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Lucidchart
Browser-based diagramming for flowcharts, org charts and systems
- Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually. PlantUML is free.
- Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Mural
Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops
- Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. PlantUML is free.
- Only Mural lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4.92/mo
Xmind
Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode
- Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). PlantUML is free.
- Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Mindomo
Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing
- Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. PlantUML is free.
- Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
- Mindomo also covers tasks.
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Ayoa
Mind mapping with whiteboards and visual task boards
- Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year). PlantUML is free.
- Only Ayoa lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
- 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. PlantUML is free.
- PlantUML has a free plan. EdrawMind does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only EdrawMind lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $4.08/mo
GitMind
AI mind mapping, flowchart and whiteboard app
- GitMind starts at $4.08 per month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). PlantUML is free.
- Only GitMind lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
- GitMind also covers whiteboard and presentations.
- Free
Cmap
Free concept-mapping software from IHMC for school and research
- Cmap is free. PlantUML is free.
- Only Cmap lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
SpiderScribe
Free-form online mind maps that mix notes, files and places
- SpiderScribe starts at $5 per month. PlantUML is free.
- Only SpiderScribe lists an iOS app.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
- PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
- 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). PlantUML is free.
- Only Inspiration Maps lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Only PlantUML lists a web app.
- Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Which PlantUML alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
MindManager, Miro, Lucidchart, Mural, Xmind, Mindomo, Ayoa, EdrawMind and 22 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does PlantUML have an iPhone and iPad app?
The PlantUML listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web and Browser extension.
Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?
Miro, Lucidchart, Mural, Xmind, Mindomo, Ayoa, GitMind, Cmap and 18 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 PlantUML: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.




