The free Kondo alternative for LinkedIn
By Tirth Shah, founder of Bub · Updated
Bub is the closest free alternative to Kondo. Its Chrome extension is free forever and adds voice notes, native video and snippets right inside LinkedIn's message box, and its keyboard-first inbox, Bub Pro, has the split inboxes, labels, reminders and shortcuts Kondo is known for, with a 14-day free trial and no card. Kondo has no free plan or free trial and starts at $28 per user a month billed yearly. Kondo is the better pick if you need its Sales Navigator inbox, CRM sync or WhatsApp.
Add Bub to Chrome, it's freeBub vs Kondo at a glance
| Bub | Kondo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | Yes, the extension is free forever | No free plan |
| Try the inbox before paying | 14-day free trial, no card | No trial: pay, then a 14-day money-back guarantee |
| Price for the inbox | $15/mo per LinkedIn inbox yearly, $35 monthly | From $28/user/mo yearly, $35 monthly |
| Teammates | Free, you pay per LinkedIn inbox | Paid per user |
| Voice notes from your laptop | Yes, free | Yes, on paid plans |
| Native video in DMs (camera, screen, both) | Yes, free | Not listed on Kondo's site |
| Tools inside LinkedIn's own message box | Yes: voice, video, snippets | Its tools live in Kondo's inbox |
| Labels, split inboxes, reminders, shortcuts | Yes | Yes |
| Sales Navigator inbox | No | Yes, Business plan ($36+/user/mo) |
| CRM sync (HubSpot and others) | No | Yes, Business plan |
| No | Yes | |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc | Chrome, Edge, Brave |
Prices and features are from each product's public pages as of October 2026.
Why people pick Bub over Kondo
- You can start free. Install the extension and send voice notes and videos today, then try the inbox for 14 days without a card.
- Video, not just voice. Record your camera, your screen or both, and it plays right inside the LinkedIn chat.
- It works where you already are. Voice, video and snippets show up inside LinkedIn's own message box, so you don't have to move your work to a new inbox to use them.
- Teams cost less. You pay per LinkedIn inbox, and teammates are free.
When Kondo is the better choice
- You live in Sales Navigator and want its inbox merged with your LinkedIn DMs.
- You need LinkedIn conversations synced to HubSpot or another CRM.
- You also manage WhatsApp conversations from the same place.
If none of those are must-haves, Bub covers the voice notes, the fast inbox and the follow-ups, and you can try all of it without paying first.
How to switch from Kondo to Bub
- Add Bub to Chrome. Install the free extension. Voice notes, video and snippets appear in LinkedIn's message box right away.
- Open the Bub inbox. Go to heybub.so/inbox. Your LinkedIn conversations load from LinkedIn into your browser, nothing to import.
- Recreate your labels. Add the labels you used in Kondo with L. Each can be its own split inbox.
- Bring your snippets. Paste your saved replies into Bub's snippets so they're one keystroke away in LinkedIn and in the inbox.
- Use the keys you know. J and K to move, E to archive, H to remind, L to label, ⌘K for everything. Press ? for the full list.
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Kondo?
Yes. Bub's Chrome extension is free forever and sends LinkedIn voice notes and native video from your laptop, and its keyboard-first inbox has a 14-day free trial with no card.
Does Kondo have a free trial?
No. Kondo has no free plan or free trial. It offers a 14-day money-back guarantee after you pay, according to its pricing page as of October 2026.
How much does Kondo cost?
Kondo's plans are $28, $36 and $52 per user a month billed yearly, or $35, $45 and $65 monthly, as of October 2026.
Is Bub a Superhuman for LinkedIn like Kondo?
Yes. The Bub inbox is a fast, keyboard-first inbox for LinkedIn messages with split inboxes, labels, follow-up reminders, snippets and a key for every action.
Can I use Bub and Kondo together?
Yes. They don't conflict, so you can try Bub's free extension alongside Kondo before deciding.
Checked October 6, 2026. LinkedIn changes its features and limits from time to time.