Bubbl.us

Bubbl - Simple and just works.

Kommentare: I first saw Bubbl.us being used on a live webinar several years ago - and was amazed that they'd brought that level of customization and usability to the web, especially for free! Quickly becoming a fan, I used it for all of my mind-mapping endeavors. I still use it when I need to quickly demonstrate a concept, but for regular use, I've migrated to FreeMind - mainly due to import/export functions.

Vorteile:

I thought it was cool that this was offered as an online service (available through your browser from anywhere) instead of just another desktop app. It's also very easy to use, and save projects.

Nachteile:

I think it's a bit over-priced for what it is, but I've always been a fan of the early (and free) versions. I don't subscribe to the paid version currently.

Useful and generator of ideas

Vorteile:

What I liked most about Bubbl.us is that it offers real-time collaboration for working in teams.

Nachteile:

Less pleasant at Bubbl.us as the free version has a limit of a maximum of 3 mental maps.

It's just getting the work done

Kommentare: overall, it's free, fast, easy, and does the job. It is recommended for anyone who wants a fast SaaS to brainstorm his ideas or create a brief presentation.

Vorteile:

It is effortless to make a brainstorming map or ideation in seconds, , it gives you a good visualization, then you can download your map in different file types.

Nachteile:

there is no easy way to organize your map automatically, the overall style should be more modern and cleaner. the free plan should have more features too.

Great for mind maps, in variety of situations

Kommentare: It's been a good tool, especially in getting new employees up to speed in using it. Really easy to figure out. Customer service is also fantastic... we had to change our account and get some users off, but they worked with all of the users individually so that they could maintain their Bubbl maps and not lose any work.

Vorteile:

I like how easy it is to move the "bubbles" around. Really simple to adjust and revise as you go along. The sharing and collaborative features are great, especially because another collaborator does not have to have an account, but just a link to access. It's great that there's no software to download, etc. I've also seen vast improvements over the past few years... such as the ability to drag and drop to select multiple objects, resizing, etc.

Nachteile:

It's cumbersome to change the colors of connecting lines, especially if you want to change the color of many lines at once. I do wish it could be a bit more professional looking with cleaner lines. The bubbles are fairly "bubbly", so it would be nice if it was a little flatter with more neutral colors.

My experience with Bubbl.us

Kommentare: Overall, Bubble.us is a pretty solid product due to how easily and fluid it runs and how it helps you connect ideas faster.
Also, pricing quite questionable. As a student, I would surely consider if the fluidity of the program is worth how little the payment is. Especially when a mere sheet of paper can get the job done. This is why (as an individual user) the free basic pack is enough. This might not be a problem for big institutions though.

Vorteile:

I mostly enjoy the accessibility of download and printing. The download provides even Backup, which I found incredibly useful in order to share the Mind Map to other people's accounts. Also, there is reliable compatibility with multiple printers and little to no delay.

Nachteile:

I found "Select mode" impractical due to the limitation on ONE click in order to select accurately what I wanted. I found myself incorrectly selecting numerous bubbles and having to click again on "selection" to correct the choice. I would find it more useful to keep the selection mode or to incorporate a shortcut to improve fluidity and accuracy. Also, the lack of an option to choose the colour of the bubbles is honestly annoying. I rely heavily on colour patterns to help my ideas flow better and this limitation only hinders the practicality of this tool.