Freeplane vs Mnemo

Comparing two open source alternatives to XMind and MindMeister. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Freeplane

GPL-2.0

Free, open source mind mapping and knowledge management desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux with scripting, LaTeX and add-ons.

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Mnemo

Apache-2.0

Mnemo is a free, open-source desktop study app combining block-based notes, FSRS flashcards, and mind maps with no accounts or tracking.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Freeplane	Mnemo
License	GPL-2.0	Apache-2.0
Self-hostable	No	No
GitHub Stars	4,401	95
Forks	499	9
Open Issues	456	7
Last Commit	Sep 27, 2026	Oct 9, 2026
First Released	Sep 13, 2012	Jul 30, 2025
Categories	Mind Mapping	Study & Flashcard Tools Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools Mind Mapping
Tags	#mindmap #latex #knowledge-management #presentation #cross-platform	#flashcards #spaced-repetition #notes #knowledge-management #local-first

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