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Freeplane vs SimpleMindMap
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| Fact | Freeplane | SimpleMindMap |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | JavaScript |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 4.4k | 13k |
| Latest | release-1.13.3 | 0.20.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-27 | 2026-08-02 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 33 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace XMind. Alternatives to XMind →
Full replacementFreeplaneDesktop mind maps with styles, formulas, scripting and export to many formats.
Full replacementSimpleMindMapMind maps in the browser or on desktop, with structures, themes and XMind import and export.
Freeplane
- release-1.13.4-pre072026-09-27Freeplane 1.13.4-pre07pre-release
- release-1.13.4-pre062026-08-21Freeplane 1.13.4-pre06pre-release
- release-1.13.4-pre052026-08-15Freeplane 1.13.4-pre05pre-release
- release-1.13.4-pre042026-08-11Freeplane 1.13.4-pre04pre-release
- release-1.13.4-pre032026-08-02Freeplane 1.13.4-pre03pre-release
Freeplane
unsigned The latest release, release-1.13.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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SimpleMindMap
unsigned The latest release, 0.20.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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