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SimpleMind alternatives with a Linux app

The SimpleMind listing does not include a Linux app. 12 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Linux app.

SimpleMind has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows. 11 of them are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from SimpleMind

  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). SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only Xmind lists a web app.
    • Only Xmind lists a Linux app.
    • SimpleMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Xmind vs SimpleMindXmind pricing and details

  2. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only Freeplane lists a Linux app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Freeplane is open source, according to its own site.
    Freeplane vs SimpleMindFreeplane pricing and details

  3. EdrawMind

    Mind mapping and diagram software with AI tools

    • EdrawMind starts at $35.10 per 6 months (semi-annual), $53.10 per year. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • SimpleMind has a free plan. EdrawMind does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only EdrawMind lists a web app.
    • Only EdrawMind lists a Linux app.
    EdrawMind pricing and details

  4. Visual Paradigm

    Desktop and online modeling suite for UML, BPMN and architecture

    • Visual Paradigm starts at $6 per month (Modeler edition, subscription). SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only Visual Paradigm lists a web app.
    • Only Visual Paradigm lists a Linux app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists iOS and Android apps.
    Visual Paradigm pricing and details

  5. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only Whimsical lists a web app.
    • Only Whimsical lists a Linux app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists iOS and Android apps.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  6. Mindomo

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

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only Mindomo lists a web app.
    • Only Mindomo lists a Linux app.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    Mindomo pricing and details

  7. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only Kinopio lists a web app.
    • Only Kinopio lists a Linux app.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    Kinopio pricing and details

  8. Cmap

    Free concept-mapping software from IHMC for school and research

    • Cmap is free. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only Cmap lists a web app.
    • Only Cmap lists a Linux app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists an Android app.
    Cmap pricing and details

  9. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only draw.io lists a web app.
    • Only draw.io lists a Linux app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists iOS and Android apps.
    draw.io pricing and details

  10. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only tldraw lists a web app.
    • Only tldraw lists a Linux app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists iOS and Android apps.
    tldraw pricing and details

  11. yEd

    Free desktop graph editor with automatic diagram layout

    • yEd is free. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only yEd lists a web app.
    • Only yEd lists a Linux app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists iOS and Android apps.
    yEd pricing and details

  12. OpenBoard

    Free open-source interactive whiteboard software for classrooms

    • OpenBoard is free. SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows.
    • Only OpenBoard lists a Linux app.
    • Only SimpleMind lists iOS and Android apps.
    • OpenBoard is open source, according to its own site.
    OpenBoard pricing and details

Common questions

Which SimpleMind alternatives have a Linux app?

Xmind, Freeplane, EdrawMind, Visual Paradigm, Whimsical, Mindomo, Kinopio, Cmap and 4 more list a Linux app.

Does SimpleMind have a Linux app?

The SimpleMind listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

Xmind, Freeplane, Visual Paradigm, Whimsical, Mindomo, Kinopio, Cmap, draw.io and 3 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 12, 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 SimpleMind: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.