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Bubbl.us alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Bubbl.us: basic feature set, and no native desktop or mobile apps. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bubbl.us, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Coggle currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Mindomo logoMindomoFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 459.6
2MindMeister logoMindMeisterFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 557.2
  1. Mindomo logo

    1. MindomoTop pick

    Best for: Teachers and students who need mind and concept maps with class features

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bubbl.us

    More classroom features such as assignments and offline apps.

    Pros

    • Offline desktop apps on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Strong classroom and assignment features
    • Mind maps, concept maps, outlines and Gantt in one tool
    • Real-time collaboration

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to 3 diagrams
    • Busy interface
    • Many plan types to compare
    Visit Mindomo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Mindomo a good Bubbl.us alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    3 diagrams, unlimited collaborators
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindomo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline desktop
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindomo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ratings
    4.7 from 55,000+ reviews
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindomo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    On paid plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindomo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. MindMeister logo

    2. MindMeister

    Best for: Teams and classrooms brainstorming together in the browser

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bubbl.us

    More polished collaboration and mobile apps.

    Pros

    • Smooth real-time collaboration
    • EU hosting with ISO 27001 and GDPR focus
    • Links to MeisterTask for turning ideas into tasks
    • Presentation mode

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only 3 maps
    • No offline desktop app
    • Fewer layout options than Xmind
    Visit MindMeister Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MindMeister a good Bubbl.us alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 3 mind maps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindmeister.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal price
    $6.50 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindmeister.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    40M+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindmeister.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Germany
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindmeister.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2007
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindmeister.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Bubbl.us alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Coggle logo

Best Bubbl.us alternative for most people

Coggle

Equally simple, with real-time collaboration and a usable free plan.

MindMup logo

Best Bubbl.us alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MindMup

Cheap maps that can live in a school's Google Drive.

Mindomo logo

Best Bubbl.us alternative for Mac

Mindomo

More classroom features such as assignments and offline apps.

MindMup logo

Best Bubbl.us alternative for Windows

MindMup

Cheap maps that can live in a school's Google Drive.

MindMup logo

Best Bubbl.us alternative for Linux

MindMup

Cheap maps that can live in a school's Google Drive.

MindMeister logo

Best Bubbl.us alternative for iPhone and Android

MindMeister

More polished collaboration and mobile apps.

Coggle logo

Best Bubbl.us alternative for working in the browser

Coggle

Equally simple, with real-time collaboration and a usable free plan.

Bubbl.us alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bubbl.us?

Coggle ranks first right now. Equally simple, with real-time collaboration and a usable free plan. MindMup and Mindomo follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Bubbl.us?

Yes. Coggle (free plan + paid), MindMup (free plan + paid), Mindomo (free plan + paid) and MindMeister (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Bubbl.us?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Bubbl.us alternatives work on Linux?

MindMup and Mindomo run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Bubbl.us?

The complaints we hear most: basic feature set; no native desktop or mobile apps; dated look.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bubbl.us, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.