The Bubbl.us Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Bubbl.us in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Bubbl.us
The Insider’s Guide
Browser mind mapping that works without an account
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among whiteboard and mind map tools, read from Bubbl.us’s own pages.
Made by LKCOLLAB LLC · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Bubbl.us’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Bubbl.us’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 4 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade
Bubbl.us is a browser-based mind mapping tool where maps are built from connected bubbles, shared for real-time editing and exported as images or PDFs. A map can be started without registering, though the work is then kept only in the browser. Paid accounts and team subscriptions add unlimited maps, revision history, file and image attachments and collaboration.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Bubbl.us, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A map made without signing in is stored only in your browser, and the plan names, limits and prices could not be read from its pricing page.
- 1
Best for a quick mind map with no sign-up
Bubbl.us is a browser mind mapper where you can start a map without an account.
- 2
There is a free plan
A mind map can be started without an account, but the work is saved only in the browser unless you register.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Bubble-based editing
Maps are built from bubbles and connections, with text formatting, colors and file attachments.
- 5
Layouts
Bubbles can be arranged in different layouts, with an option to reset the layout and connect bubbles.
- 6
Real-time sharing
Several people can edit a map at the same time, and a map can be embedded in a blog.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 4 of 61
That is against the other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
The plain part of Bubbl.us you could make: mind mapping and templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 1 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Bubbl.us at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Free trial on paid plans; the end date is shown on the payment page and its length is not stated in the help center
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- LKCOLLAB LLC
- Category
- Whiteboards & Mind Maps
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a quick mind map with no sign-up
Bubbl.us is a browser mind mapper where you can start a map without an account. A map made without signing in is stored only in your browser, and the plan names, limits and prices could not be read from its pricing page.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price could be read, which the ladder puts in the middle. Team pricing is by licence count and quoted on a separate page. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A map can be started with no account, but the listing says it is kept only in the browser unless you register. Paid plans have a trial of unstated length. |
| Features | C | Bubbles, layouts, attachments, live shared editing, export to image or PDF and revision history on premium. The listing records no plan limits at all. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You build each map by hand. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with no apps and no integrations listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Bubbl.us is for
- Fits if you want a throwaway mind map without making an account
- Works for a team that wants one licence payment point and manager roles
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you need prices up front: none could be read from its page
- Tight if you rely on an unsigned map, because it lives only in your browser and clearing browser data can lose it
- Skip it if you want a phone or desktop app, as none is listed
- Watch out: the trial length is not stated in the help centre
- Watch out: refunds are decided case by case by email
Good to know
Good for
- Quick maps started in a browser with no sign-up
- Classrooms and teams that need managed licenses and anonymous accounts
- Students and nonprofits, who get a 50% discount
Worth knowing
- Plan names, limits and prices could not be read: the pricing page loads its figures with JavaScript and nothing printed from it, so none are listed.
- A map made without signing in is saved only in your browser and can be lost if the browser data is cleared.
- Team pricing is by number of licenses, with volume discounts, and is quoted on a team pricing page.
- The help center describes refunds only as a case-by-case request by email, with a reminder email three days before each charge.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Bubbl.us's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price could be read, which the ladder puts in the middle.
We could not confirm Bubbl.us’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. bubbl.us has them.
Ways to pay less
Education
50% off for students, faculty and nonprofits
Bubbl.us says students, faculty and nonprofit organizations get 50% off, requested through a form linked from the Plans page.
Stated on help.bubbl.us
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Browser mind mapping that works without an account. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: real-time collaboration, templates, mind mapping.
Bubbles, layouts, attachments, live shared editing, export to image or PDF and revision history on premium.
- Bubble-based editing
- Maps are built from bubbles and connections, with text formatting, colors and file attachments.
- Layouts
- Bubbles can be arranged in different layouts, with an option to reset the layout and connect bubbles.
- Real-time sharing
- Several people can edit a map at the same time, and a map can be embedded in a blog.
- Export and print
- Maps can be saved as images or PDFs, or printed.
- Team accounts
- Team subscriptions give each member premium features, one payment point, transferable licenses, custom sign-in domains and manager roles.
- Revision history
- Premium access includes revision history and the ability to copy a map or turn it into a template.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Bubbl.us is made by LKCOLLAB LLC.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
4/61
Other whiteboard and mind map tools it is graded above
Bubbl.us's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, and level with 7.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 62 whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Bubbl.us’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 7 of 61
- CFree plan and trialAbove 7 of 61
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 61
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 61
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 61
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Bubbl.us you could make: mind mapping and templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 1 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 50 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools grade higher.
What you could make
- Mind mapping and templates: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Several people working in it at the same moment.
What this rests on. Bubbl.us’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
MindMup, Coggle, Mind42, MindMeister and Xmind
The 5 tools Bubbl.us is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
MindMup
Free plan · from $6/mo
Web mind mapping with a free tier and simple paid plans.
- Bubbl.us also covers templates.
- MindMup also covers notes, diagrams and presentations.
- 2.4GPA
Coggle
Free plan · from $5/mo
Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser.
- Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Bubbl.us also covers templates.
- Coggle also covers Markdown and diagrams.
- 2.8GPA
Mind42
Free
Free browser-based mind mapping with shared editing.
- Bubbl.us also covers templates.
- 2.2GPA
MindMeister
Free plan · from €6.50/mo
Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration.
- Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
- MindMeister also covers presentations.
- 3.0GPA
Xmind
Free plan · from $4.92/mo
Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode.
- Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Xmind also covers Gantt & timelines and presentations.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Bubbl.us free?
Bubbl.us has a free plan. A mind map can be started without an account, but the work is saved only in the browser unless you register.
What platforms does Bubbl.us work on?
Bubbl.us is available on Web.
Does Bubbl.us offer any discounts?
Bubbl.us publicly lists the following: 50% off for students, faculty and nonprofits.
Does Bubbl.us have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Bubbl.us is listed for Web.
Does Bubbl.us have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Bubbl.us is listed for Web.
Is Bubbl.us open source?
Bubbl.us is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Bubbl.us have a student discount?
50% off for students, faculty and nonprofits. Bubbl.us says students, faculty and nonprofit organizations get 50% off, requested through a form linked from the Plans page.
Does Bubbl.us have a free trial?
Yes. Free trial on paid plans; the end date is shown on the payment page and its length is not stated in the help center.
Who makes Bubbl.us?
Bubbl.us is made by LKCOLLAB LLC.
What are the alternatives to Bubbl.us?
The closest alternatives to Bubbl.us in our directory are MindMup, Coggle, Mind42, MindMeister and Xmind.
How does Bubbl.us compare with other whiteboard and mind map tools?
Bubbl.us's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools we grade, and level with 7.
Could I make my own version of Bubbl.us?
The plain part of Bubbl.us you could make: mind mapping and templates.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Bubbl.us’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Bubbl.us's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. Its pricing page loads through scripts and printed no plan text, so prices come from the listing.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by LKCOLLAB LLC. Prices change, so check bubbl.us before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Bubbl.us, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/bubblus
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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