Scapple
Mind Mapping and Diagramming
Freeform note-taking tool for brainstorming with draggable text notes that can be linked and organized on an infinite canvas.
Free trialFlat rateDigital WhiteboardMind Mapping and Diagramming
Pricing$21 one-time
Brainstorming Tools
Platforms for facilitating collaborative brainstorming sessions with idea generation and voting features.
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Milanote
Note-Taking Apps
Visual thinking tool for creative professionals to organize inspiration, notes, images, and links on flexible drag-and-drop boards.
Free planTiered plansDigital WhiteboardNote-Taking Apps
Price position$10+ / month
Starting price: above the category median.
Ulysses
Publishing Platforms
Markdown-based writing platform for Mac and iOS with organization, export, and publishing.
Free trialFlat ratePublishing Platforms
Price position$4 / month
Price position: below the category median.
Coggle
Mind Mapping and Diagramming
Collaborative mind mapping tool with real-time editing, branching, loops, and flowchart support for visual brainstorming in the browser.
Free planTiered plansMind Mapping and Diagramming
Pricing
Price position$5 / month
Price position: below the category median.
Collaboard
Digital Whiteboard
Secure online whiteboard hosted in Switzerland with sticky notes, drawing, and voting tools designed for enterprise data privacy requirements.
Free planFree trialGDPRTiered plansDigital WhiteboardRemote Work Platforms
Price position$3+ / seat / month
Starting price: below the category median.
Excalidraw
Brainstorming Tools
Excalidraw is an open-source virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams with real-time collaboration, used by developers and designers for brainstorming and technical diagrams...
Free planPer seatCommunication & CollabVirtual Lab Platforms
Pricing
Price position$6 / seat / month
Price position: at the category median.
Popplet
Mind Mapping and Diagramming
Visual learning and mind mapping tool for iPad and web with drawing, text, images, and video in connected thought bubbles for brainstorming.
Tiered plansMind Mapping and DiagrammingEducation
Price position$2+ / month
Price position: below this category's displayed range.
MindMeister
Mind Mapping and Diagramming
Online mind mapping tool with real-time collaboration, presentation mode, and integration with MeisterTask for turning ideas into actionable plans.
Free planISO 27001GDPRTiered plansMind Mapping and DiagrammingCollaboration
Price position$7+ / seat / month
Starting price: above the category median.
Lucidspark
Brainstorming Tools
Virtual whiteboard for brainstorming and ideation with voting, timers, and collaborative features connected to Lucidchart diagrams.
Free planFree trialSOC 2ISO 27001GDPRCCPA
Price position$11+ / user / month
Starting price: above the category median.
Slatebox
Mind Mapping and Diagramming
Open-source visual collaboration canvas for mind mapping, diagramming, and brainstorming with AI-powered idea generation and templates.
Free planTiered plansDigital WhiteboardMind Mapping and Diagramming
Price position$6+ / month
Starting price: at the category median.
Stormboard
Brainstorming Tools
Digital sticky note workspace for brainstorming, planning, and prioritizing with reporting tools that transform ideas into actionable results.
Free planFree trialSOC 2Tiered plansIdea Management PlatformsDigital Whiteboard
Price position$9+ / user / month
Starting price: above the category median.
Creately
Mind Mapping and Diagramming
Visual collaboration platform combining diagramming, whiteboarding, and data visualization with intelligent shape libraries and templates.
Free planFree trialSOC 2ISO 27001GDPRHIPAA
Price position$5+ / seat / month
Starting price: below the category median.
Kinopio
Brainstorming Tools
Spatial thinking canvas for ideas, research, and brainstorming with sketchy hand-drawn style.
Free planFree trialIdea Management PlatformsDigital Whiteboard
Price position$6+ / month
Starting price: at the category median.
iA Writer
Note-Taking Apps
Minimalist writing app focused on distraction-free markdown writing for Mac, iOS, and Windows.
Free trialFlat rateFocus Time ManagementNote-Taking Apps
Pricing$30+ one-time
MindMup
Mind Mapping and Diagramming
Free online mind mapping tool with Google Drive integration, presentations, and storyboard features for brainstorming and planning.
Free planGDPRTiered plansMind Mapping and DiagrammingProject Delivery
Price position$6+ / month
Starting price: at the category median.
XMind
Mind Mapping and Diagramming
Full-featured mind mapping and brainstorming tool with fishbone diagrams, org charts, and tree structures for visual thinking.
Free planFree trialISO 27001SOC 2GDPRTiered plans
Price position$5+ / month
Starting price: below the category median.Freeform
Software
Visual collaboration app used by teams for brainstorming.
CollaborationDesign Collaboration
Price position$50 / month
Price position: above the category median.
Miro
Brainstorming Tools
Miro is a visual collaboration platform providing infinite whiteboards for brainstorming, planning, design, and agile workflows with real-time collaboration across distributed teams.
Free planFree trial$1k creditSOC 2GDPRPCI DSS
PricingPricing unavailable
Who Brainstorming Tools is sold to
- Solo / freelancer
- Startup (1-50)
- Small business (51-200)
- Mid-market (201-1,000)
- Enterprise (1,000+)
What Brainstorming Tools certifies
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- CCPA
- PCI DSS
- FedRAMP