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Scapple alternatives with a Linux app

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

Scapple is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows). All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Scapple

  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). Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows).
    • Xmind has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Xmind lists a web app.
    • Only Xmind lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Xmind vs ScappleXmind pricing and details

  2. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows).
    • Freeplane has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Freeplane lists a Linux app.
    • Freeplane is open source, according to its own site.
    Freeplane vs ScappleFreeplane pricing and details

  3. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows).
    • Kinopio has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kinopio lists a web app.
    • Only Kinopio lists Linux and iOS apps.
    Kinopio vs ScappleKinopio 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). Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows).
    • Whimsical has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Whimsical lists a web app.
    • Only Whimsical lists a Linux app.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  5. Mindomo

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

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows).
    • Mindomo has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mindomo lists a web app.
    • Only Mindomo lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Mindomo pricing and details

  6. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows).
    • draw.io has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only draw.io lists a web app.
    • Only draw.io lists a Linux app.
    draw.io pricing and details

  7. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows).
    • tldraw has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only tldraw lists a web app.
    • Only tldraw lists a Linux app.
    tldraw pricing and details

Common questions

Which Scapple alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Scapple have a Linux app?

The Scapple listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and Windows.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 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 Scapple: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.