Alternatives · Whiteboards
MindMup alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best MindMup alternative for most people is Xmind (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of whiteboard and mind map tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 10 manually created online maps."
MindMup compared with 8 alternatives: Xmind, MindMeister, Coggle, Mindomo, GitMind and 3 more.
MindMup has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month, billed annually (Personal). All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MindMupThis tool | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Xmind | Free plan · from $4.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| MindMeister | Free plan · from €6.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Coggle | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Mindomo | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| GitMind | Free plan · from $4.08/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Bubbl.us | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Cmap | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| Mind42 | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
MindMup starts at $6 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Xmind and GitMind.
Mindomo scores higher without starting lower. Coggle, Cmap and Mind42 start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from MindMup
Xmind
Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode
- Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year).
- Xmind also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Xmind also covers templates and Gantt & timelines.
- Xmind does not cover notes and diagrams, which MindMup does.
Suits: People who think in mind maps and want an app on every device
MindMeister
Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration
- MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- MindMeister also lists iOS and Android apps.
- MindMeister also covers templates.
- MindMeister does not cover notes and diagrams, which MindMup does.
Suits: Teams that brainstorm together in a browser
Coggle
Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser
- Coggle starts at $5 per month.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Coggle also covers Markdown.
- Coggle does not cover notes and presentations, which MindMup does.
Suits: Students and teams making quick collaborative mind maps
Mindomo
Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing
- Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly.
- Mindomo also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Mindomo also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.
- Mindomo does not cover notes, diagrams and presentations, which MindMup does.
Suits: Teachers and students using mind maps for assignments and study
GitMind
AI mind mapping, flowchart and whiteboard app
- GitMind starts at $4.08 per month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
- GitMind also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- GitMind also covers whiteboard.
- GitMind does not cover notes, which MindMup does.
Suits: Students and teachers who turn documents and videos into mind maps
Bubbl.us
Browser mind mapping that works without an account
- Bubbl.us also covers templates.
- Bubbl.us does not cover notes, diagrams and presentations, which MindMup does.
Suits: Quick maps started in a browser with no sign-up
Cmap
Free concept-mapping software from IHMC for school and research
- Cmap is free.
- Cmap also lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- Cmap does not cover notes and presentations, which MindMup does.
Suits: Teachers and students building concept maps in class
Mind42
Free browser-based mind mapping with shared editing
- Mind42 is free.
- Mind42 does not cover notes, diagrams and presentations, which MindMup does.
Suits: Simple, tree-shaped mind maps made in a browser
Limits worth knowing in MindMup
- The free Starter plan stops at 3 mind maps and view-only sharing.
- Real-time collaboration, comment threads, the desktop app and AI credits are marked as coming soon on the pricing page.
- The page shows only the annual-billed prices; it says yearly saves up to 40% but its monthly-billed prices could not be read.
- The page does not say whether the Team and Organization prices are per seat.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MindMup?
The alternatives to MindMup in this directory are Xmind, MindMeister, Coggle, Mindomo, GitMind, Bubbl.us, Cmap and Mind42. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MindMup.
Is there a free alternative to MindMup?
Yes. Cmap and Mind42 are free to use. Xmind, MindMeister, Coggle, Mindomo, GitMind and Bubbl.us have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MindMup alternatives work on Windows?
The MindMup listing does not include a Windows app. Xmind, Mindomo, GitMind and Cmap list one.
Which MindMup alternatives work on macOS?
The MindMup listing does not include a macOS app. Xmind, Mindomo, GitMind and Cmap list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.