Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Forky

A minimalistic and distraction-free approach to mind-mapping

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Forky launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   FunBlocks MindMax▲483

   An AI-powered whiteboard and mind map tool

   2024 · funblocks.net · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Unloop▲506

   Visual pattern mapping for adhd & neurodivergent minds

   Dec 2025 · unloop.so · its alternatives →

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   Mindz - Mind Mapping▲149

   Structure ideas in lists and visualize them as a mind map.

   2024 · mindz.de · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Whimsical Mind Maps▲402

   Fast & beautiful mind maps with real-time collaboration

   2019 · whimsical.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Loopy▲255

   A tool for thinking in systems

   2017 · ncase.me · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Zen Mind Map▲119

   The simplest tool to create mind maps

   2020 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Minduck▲492

   Turn thoughts into creation type through mind-map changing

   2024 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Brainio▲190

   Brainio combines rich-text notes with visual mind maps. Organize your thoughts, link ideas, and collaborate in real time across desktop and web.

   2020 · brainio.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mind Map by RealtimeBoard▲407

   More than your average mind map

   2018 · miro.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Moodly▲265

    Double your productivity and focus with Moodly

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Transno▲146

    Only one tap transforms a note to mind map

    2019 · transno.com · its alternatives →

12. 12IM
    I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies▲120

    jumproot.com

    2019 · jumproot.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    MindNode 2.0 for Mac▲206

    Delightful mind mapping

    2015 · mindnode.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    MindMeister▲105

    Create and share mind maps on mobile devices or the web

    2014 · mindmeister.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MapsOfMind▲123

    A versatile and feature filled mind mapping tool for free!

    2018 · mapsofmind.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Dashly▲142

    Turn your new tab into a dashboard.

    Jan 2026 · microsoftedge.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Mind Mapped▲77

    Create mind maps on the blockchain

    2019 · mapped.myasoedv.com · its alternatives →

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    MindAtom▲74

    Mind mapping app that's powerful, beautiful and easy to use

    2022 · mindatom.com · its alternatives →

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    Forksy Diet▲105

    AI-powered diet to increase your energy and productivity

    2017 · getforksy.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Bubbl.us▲118

    Brainstorming made simple!

    2016 · bubbl.us · its alternatives →

21. 21
    An intuitive, offline capable HTML5 mind mapping application▲112

    mindmaps is an HTML5 based mind mapping app. It lets you create neat looking mind maps in the browser.

    2011 · drichard.org · its alternatives →

22. 22
    ForkChoice▲92

    A chatbot guiding users to find new taste experiences

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Mazey▲83

    Notes, tasks, and messaging in a unified collaboration space

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    ConceptDraw MINDMAP v10▲102

    Easy tool for mind mapping and data structuring (Mac/ PC)

    2017 · conceptdraw.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →