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PlantUML alternatives with a Linux app

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

PlantUML is free to use. 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 PlantUML

  1. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. PlantUML is free.
    • Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • draw.io is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    draw.io vs PlantUMLdraw.io pricing and details

  2. Visual Paradigm

    Desktop and online modeling suite for UML, BPMN and architecture

    • Visual Paradigm starts at $6 per month (Modeler edition, subscription). PlantUML is free.
    • Only Visual Paradigm lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • Visual Paradigm can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Visual Paradigm vs PlantUMLVisual Paradigm pricing and details

  3. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). PlantUML is free.
    • Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Xmind pricing and details

  5. 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.
    Mindomo pricing and details

  6. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. PlantUML is free.
    • Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a web app.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    Freeplane pricing and details

  7. 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.
    EdrawMind pricing and details

  8. 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.
    Cmap pricing and details

  9. WiseMapping

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

    • WiseMapping is free. PlantUML is free.
    • Only WiseMapping lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • WiseMapping is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    WiseMapping pricing and details

  10. Pencil Project

    Free open-source desktop tool for GUI mockups and diagrams

    • Pencil Project is free. PlantUML is free.
    • Only Pencil Project lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a web app.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    Pencil Project pricing and details

  11. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. PlantUML is free.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only PlantUML lists a browser extension.
    • PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
    tldraw pricing and details

  12. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. PlantUML is free.
    • Only Kinopio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • PlantUML is open source, according to its own site.
    • Kinopio also covers notes, linked notes, whiteboard and tasks.
    Kinopio pricing and details

2 more that list a Linux app

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Which PlantUML alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does PlantUML have a Linux app?

The PlantUML listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

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