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24 alternatives to XMind: ZEN
A beautiful and simple mind mapping tool for Mac and Windows
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. XMind: ZEN launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Xmind AI▲110Collaborative mind mapping tool enhanced with AI
2023 · app.xmind.com · its alternatives →
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Turn mind maps into lightweight project plans
2025 · xmind.com · its alternatives →
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Fast & beautiful mind maps with real-time collaboration
2019 · whimsical.com · its alternatives →
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Structure ideas in lists and visualize them as a mind map.
2024 · mindz.de · its alternatives →
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Level up your mind maps with AI-powered suggestions
2023 · whimsical.com · its alternatives →
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An AI-powered whiteboard and mind map tool
2024 · funblocks.net · its alternatives →
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Brainio▲190Brainio 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 →
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Mind mapping and brainstorming on your iPhone and iPad
2018 · xmind.app · its alternatives →
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The mobile extension of your mind just got better
2024 · mymind.com · its alternatives →
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MindMeister 2.0▲145Intuitive & collaborative mind mapping for teams
2021 · mindmeister.com · its alternatives →
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MapsOfMind▲123A versatile and feature filled mind mapping tool for free!
2018 · mapsofmind.com · its alternatives →
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MindMeister▲105Create and share mind maps on mobile devices or the web
2014 · mindmeister.com · its alternatives →
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