Description
Mind maps are the natural tool for structuring a discussion or outlining a proposal, yet the mainstream options either charge annually or cap nodes in the free tier. Freeplane has neither limit — open-source and free, unlimited nodes, with attributes, formulas and scripts attachable to nodes so it doubles as a light knowledge base.
Open-source and free, Java-based, on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Fast map building: Enter adds a sibling and Tab a child, so an entire structure can be typed without the mouse — fast enough to keep up with a live meeting.
Rich node styling: icons, colours, fonts, cloud outlines and connectors make emphasis and grouping obvious at a glance.
More than a mind map: nodes carry notes, attachments, hyperlinks and attribute fields, and scripts can drive conditional formatting for heavier knowledge work.
Filtering and search: filter nodes by keyword, icon or attribute to focus on the relevant branch of a large map.
Export formats: export to PDF, PNG, SVG, HTML and Markdown for reporting and archiving.
Open-source and free, Java-based, on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Features
Fast map building: Enter adds a sibling and Tab a child, so an entire structure can be typed without the mouse — fast enough to keep up with a live meeting.
Rich node styling: icons, colours, fonts, cloud outlines and connectors make emphasis and grouping obvious at a glance.
More than a mind map: nodes carry notes, attachments, hyperlinks and attribute fields, and scripts can drive conditional formatting for heavier knowledge work.
Filtering and search: filter nodes by keyword, icon or attribute to focus on the relevant branch of a large map.
Export formats: export to PDF, PNG, SVG, HTML and Markdown for reporting and archiving.
