Coggle
Simple real-time mind maps and flowcharts from an Oxford company, hosted on AWS in Ireland
Quick Overview
| Company | CoggleIt Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Mind Mapping Software |
| Headquarters | Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | AWS Ireland, backup in AWS London |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Real-time collaboration, flowcharts, version history, image uploads, floating text, share by link or QR code, embedding, developer API, SAML SSO |
| Pricing | Free (3 private diagrams); Awesome $5 per month; Organisation $8 per member per month |
| Best For | People who want a quick shareable map or flowchart without setting anything up |
| Replaces | XMind, Lucidspark |
Detailed Review
Coggle is run by CoggleIt Limited, registered in England and Wales under number 9030487 with a registered office in Oxford. The terms say English courts apply and that Coggle is a registered trademark in the US and the EU.
Maps grow as branches from a central item, and branches can be joined or looped so the same canvas also works as a flowchart.
Editing together
Several people can work on a diagram at the same time and changes show up instantly. A diagram can be shared with a secret link that needs no login, by QR code, or by invitation through email.
Every change is saved, and a copy can be made from any earlier point to roll back.
Where it is hosted
The terms state that Coggle is hosted on Amazon Web Services in Ireland, with a backup copy in AWS London and possible further locations in the future. Data in transit between servers and browser is encrypted according to the same page.
Plans
Free allows 3 private diagrams and unlimited public ones. Awesome removes the private limit and adds shapes and line control. Organisation adds SAML single sign-on, a separate personal workspace, consolidated billing and bulk export.
Limitations to Consider
Prices are listed in US dollars. The company is British, so for EU customers it relies on the UK adequacy decision, and the hosting provider is a US-owned cloud company even though the region is Ireland. It handles mind maps and flowcharts but is not a free canvas, and the free plan has only 3 private diagrams.
Who Should Use Coggle
Individuals and small teams who want something fast to share, from a small British vendor with stated Irish hosting.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Hosting location stated in the terms
- Real-time editing on the free plan
- Share by link or QR code without login
- Full change history
- SAML on the Organisation plan
Cons
- Prices in US dollars
- UK entity, not EU
- Hosted on a US-owned cloud provider
- Free plan has 3 private diagrams
Alternatives to Coggle
Other European mind mapping software worth comparing before you decide:
MindMeister
Germany · Browser mind maps hosted in Germany, with a free plan
Mindomo
Romania · Mind and concept maps with outline and Gantt views
MindNode
Austria · Founder-owned mind mapping app for Apple devices
SimpleMind
Netherlands · One-off purchase mind mapping app for four platforms
See all European mind mapping software or compare them directly against XMind on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Its terms say AWS in Ireland, with a backup copy in AWS London.
A diagram can be shared with a secret link so that people can work on it without logging in, according to the homepage.
Yes, with 3 private diagrams and unlimited public ones. Awesome costs $5 per month.