What is Freeplane?
A Java-based desktop application for creating and managing mind maps with support for rich formatting, scripting, encryption, and AI-assisted features.
Freeplane pricing
We don't have Freeplane's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Windows
- Self-hosted
Freeplane alternatives
Other mind mapping we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- MindNodeA visual thinking tool for Apple that works the way your mind naturally doeslow · 26%
- XMindVisualize ideas and collaborate with AI-powered mind mappingmedium · 54%
- MindMeisterAn online tool for creating and sharing visual mind maps for individual and team collaborationmedium · 74%
- Mindomolow · 43%
- CoggleA collaborative mind mapping tool for visual brainstorming and planninglow · 18%
- AyoaA visual workspace that combines mind mapping, task management, and real-time collaboration, adapting to how different minds naturally think and organize informlow · 43%
The Vioscale score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Freeplane, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 44 | 0.03 | 1.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Development activity | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Security score | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
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