SmartDraw alternatives · Whiteboards
SmartDraw alternatives with a Linux app
The SmartDraw listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Linux app.
SmartDraw is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers). 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 SmartDraw
- Free
draw.io
Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose
- draw.io is free. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
- draw.io has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Whimsical
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs
- Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
- Whimsical has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Whimsical also covers documents.
- 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). SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
- Xmind has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Xmind also covers Gantt & timelines and presentations.
- Free
tldraw
Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app
- tldraw is free. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
- tldraw has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- SmartDraw also covers templates and mind mapping.
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Mindomo
Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing
- Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
- Mindomo has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Kinopio
Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards
- Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
- Kinopio has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Kinopio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
- Free
Freeplane
Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop
- Freeplane is free. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
- Freeplane has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only SmartDraw lists a web app.
Common questions
Which SmartDraw alternatives have a Linux app?
draw.io, Whimsical, Xmind, tldraw, Mindomo, Kinopio and Freeplane list a Linux app.
Does SmartDraw have a Linux app?
The SmartDraw listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.
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 SmartDraw: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.