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Coggle alternatives
Coggle compared with 6 alternatives: MindMeister, Mindomo, Xmind, Ayoa, Whimsical and 1 more.
Coggle has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoggleThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| MindMeister | Free plan · from €6.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mindomo | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Xmind | Free plan · from $4.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Ayoa | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Whimsical | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| MindNode | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Coggle
- Free plan · from €6.50/mo
MindMeister
Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration
- MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly. Coggle starts at $5 per month.
- Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- MindMeister also covers templates and presentations.
- Coggle also covers Markdown and diagrams.
Suits: Teams that brainstorm together in a browser
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Mindomo
Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing
- Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. Coggle starts at $5 per month.
- Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Mindomo also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Teachers and students using mind maps for assignments and study
- Free plan · from $4.92/mo
Xmind
Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode
- Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). Coggle starts at $5 per month.
- Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Xmind also covers templates, Gantt & timelines and presentations.
- Coggle also covers Markdown and diagrams.
Suits: People who think in mind maps and want an app on every device
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Ayoa
Mind mapping with whiteboards and visual task boards
- Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year). Coggle starts at $5 per month.
- Only Ayoa lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Ayoa also covers whiteboard, tasks, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
- Coggle also covers Markdown and diagrams.
Suits: Visual thinkers who want mind maps and tasks in one app
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Whimsical
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs
- Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). Coggle starts at $5 per month.
- Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Whimsical also covers whiteboard, templates and documents.
- Coggle also covers Markdown.
Suits: Product teams sketching flows, wireframes and specs in one place
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
MindNode
Mind mapping and outlining app for Apple devices
- MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. Coggle starts at $5 per month.
- Only MindNode lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Coggle lists a web app.
- MindNode is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who work across a Mac, an iPhone and an iPad
Limits worth knowing in Coggle
- The free plan allows only 3 private diagrams; other diagrams made on it are public.
- More item shapes, line style and path controls, file attachments and high-res image uploads need the Awesome plan.
- No native desktop or mobile apps are listed; on a phone Coggle is saved to the home screen as a progressive web app.
- The homepage lists only monthly prices, and on-premise instances are arranged through Coggle for Enterprise without a public price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Coggle?
The alternatives to Coggle in this directory are MindMeister, Mindomo, Xmind, Ayoa, Whimsical and MindNode. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Coggle.
Is there a free alternative to Coggle?
Yes. MindMeister, Mindomo, Xmind, Ayoa, Whimsical and MindNode have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Coggle alternatives work on Windows?
The Coggle listing does not include a Windows app. Mindomo, Xmind, Ayoa and Whimsical list one.
Which Coggle alternatives work on macOS?
The Coggle listing does not include a macOS app. Mindomo, Xmind, Ayoa, Whimsical and MindNode list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.