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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
1MindMup logoMindMupFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 462.6
2Mindomo logoMindomoFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 459.6
  1. MindMup logo

    1. MindMupTop pick

    Best for: Schools and teams on Google Workspace wanting cheap, simple mind maps

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bubbl.us

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

    Pros

    • Maps can live entirely in Google Drive
    • Inexpensive paid plans
    • Desktop app for offline use
    • Google and Microsoft SSO for organisations

    Cons

    • Plain visual style
    • Fewer layouts and themes than rivals
    • Real-time collaboration needs a Team plan
    Visit MindMup Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 MindMup a good Bubbl.us alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Personal price
    $6 per month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindmup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    $9 per month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindmup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Organisation (SSO)
    $15 per month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindmup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Google Drive storage
    Can be enforced
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mindmup.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Mindomo logo

    2. Mindomo

    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)

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.