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Miro alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Miro: free plan limits you to three editable boards, and busy interface with many features. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Miro, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mural currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Mural logoMuralFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 466.5
2FigJam logoFigJamFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 562.6
3Lucidspark logoLucidsparkFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 459.6
4Conceptboard logoConceptboardPaidNoWeb4 of 457.2
5Collaboard logoCollaboardFree plan + paidNoWeb, Self-hosted5 of 555.3
6Excalidraw logoExcalidrawOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 553.6
7WhWhimsicalFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows4 of 446.0
  1. Mural logo

    1. MuralTop pick

    Best for: Facilitators and organisations running structured workshops, especially on Microsoft Teams

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Miro

    The closest rival, with stronger facilitation structure for formal workshops.

    Pros

    • Excellent facilitation and session tools
    • Deep Microsoft Teams and Surface Hub integration
    • Free plan allows unlimited members

    Cons

    • Only three editable murals on the free plan
    • Feels more rigid than Miro for casual use
    • SSO and guest features need Business
    Visit Mural Compare with MiroDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Mural a good Miro alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Unlimited members, 3 editable murals
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mural.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Team+ price
    $9.99 per member/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mural.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $17.99 USD per member/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mural.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mural.co(opens source in a new tab)
  2. FigJam logo

    2. FigJam

    Best for: Product and design teams already using Figma who want a friendly shared whiteboard

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Miro

    Simpler and friendlier, and included for teams that already pay for Figma.

    Pros

    • Included with Figma seats; cheap Collab seat for others
    • Approachable, playful interface
    • Works directly with Figma design files

    Cons

    • Lighter facilitation tools than Miro or Mural
    • No Android app
    • Best value depends on already using Figma
    Visit FigJam Compare with MiroDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is FigJam a good Miro alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Included with Figma
    All seats on every plan
    Checked Oct 25, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Collab seat
    $3/month (Professional)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Starter, limited access
    Checked Oct 25, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open sessions
    Guests join for 24 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    iPad app
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Lucidspark logo

    3. Lucidspark

    Best for: Teams already using Lucidchart who want brainstorming boards in the same workspace

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Miro

    Pairs with Lucidchart for teams that move from brainstorming to formal diagrams.

    Pros

    • Shares a workspace with Lucidchart diagrams
    • Good facilitation and agile templates
    • Lucid Cards sync ideas into task tools

    Cons

    • Free plan has very few editable boards
    • Lucidchart and Lucidspark are licensed separately
    • Smaller community and template library than Miro
    Visit Lucidspark Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Lucidspark a good Miro alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Developer
    Lucid Software
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lucid.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Company founded
    2010
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lucid.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Agile features
    Templates, timelines, Lucid Cards
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lucid.co(opens source in a new tab)
    AI
    Brainstorm and sort ideas
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lucid.co(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Conceptboard logo

    4. Conceptboard

    Best for: European organisations and public bodies that need GDPR-compliant, German-hosted boards

    PaidWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Miro

    German-hosted and GDPR-focused, for teams with strict data rules.

    Pros

    • Hosting in Germany and on-premises options
    • Comments and tasks attached to board content
    • GDPR-compliant and ISO-certified

    Cons

    • No offline mode
    • Smaller template and integration library
    • No free plan, only a trial
    Visit Conceptboard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Conceptboard a good Miro alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starter price
    €5 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026conceptboard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Germany
    Checked Oct 25, 2026conceptboard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026conceptboard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    256-bit AES at rest
    Checked Oct 25, 2026conceptboard.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Collaboard logo

    5. Collaboard

    Best for: European schools, public bodies and companies that need EU hosting or self-hosting

    Free plan + paidWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Miro

    European hosting or self-hosting for organisations that cannot use US clouds.

    Pros

    • Hosting in Germany, Switzerland or the Netherlands
    • Self-hosting on the Enterprise plan
    • Free plan and education offers

    Cons

    • Free plan limits boards and participants
    • Smaller integration library than Miro
    • Self-hosting only on the top plan
    Visit Collaboard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Collaboard a good Miro alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    $0/month, small groups
    Checked Oct 25, 2026collaboard.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic price
    $6 per user/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026collaboard.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands
    Checked Oct 25, 2026collaboard.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Enterprise plan
    Checked Oct 25, 2026collaboard.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Templates
    200+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026collaboard.app(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Excalidraw logo

    6. Excalidraw

    Best for: Engineers and anyone who wants fast, informal sketches and diagrams without an account

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Miro

    Free, open-source and far simpler for quick sketches and diagrams.

    Pros

    • Start drawing instantly with no account
    • Open source and embeddable in other tools
    • Distinctive hand-drawn style for informal diagrams

    Cons

    • Few workshop features like voting or timers
    • Free version saves only one scene in the browser
    • Not suited to large, structured boards
    Visit Excalidraw Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Excalidraw a good Miro alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    No account needed
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Excalidraw+ price
    $6 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Excalidraw+)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Currency
    USD
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Wh

    7. Whimsical

    Best for: Product and design teams sketching flows, wireframes and maps quickly

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows

    46.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Miro

    Cleaner canvas focused on flowcharts, wireframes and docs.

    Pros

    • Very quick to draw clean-looking flowcharts
    • Wireframes, mind maps and docs in the same workspace
    • Viewers and guests are free

    Cons

    • Free plan caps objects per month and watermarks exports
    • Few specialised shapes for network, cloud or UML work
    • No data linking or diagrams as code
    Visit Whimsical Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.332
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Whimsical a good Miro alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 50 board objects per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $10 per editor/month (annual)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $20 per editor/month (annual)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    macOS and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Miro alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Mural logo

Best Miro alternative for most people

Mural

The closest rival, with stronger facilitation structure for formal workshops.

Excalidraw logo

Best Miro alternative for a free option

Excalidraw

Free, open-source and far simpler for quick sketches and diagrams.

FigJam logo

Best Miro alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

FigJam

Simpler and friendlier, and included for teams that already pay for Figma.

Excalidraw logo

Best Miro alternative for open source

Excalidraw

Free, open-source and far simpler for quick sketches and diagrams.

Excalidraw logo

Best Miro alternative for self-hosting

Excalidraw

Free, open-source and far simpler for quick sketches and diagrams.

Wh

Best Miro alternative for Mac

Whimsical

Cleaner canvas focused on flowcharts, wireframes and docs.

Mural logo

Best Miro alternative for Windows

Mural

The closest rival, with stronger facilitation structure for formal workshops.

Mural logo

Best Miro alternative for iPhone and Android

Mural

The closest rival, with stronger facilitation structure for formal workshops.

Lucidspark logo

Best Miro alternative for working in the browser

Lucidspark

Pairs with Lucidchart for teams that move from brainstorming to formal diagrams.

Miro alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Miro?

Mural ranks first right now. The closest rival, with stronger facilitation structure for formal workshops. FigJam and Lucidspark follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Miro?

Yes. Mural (free plan + paid), FigJam (free plan + paid), Lucidspark (free plan + paid) and Collaboard (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Miro?

Yes: Excalidraw. Excalidraw can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Miro?

The complaints we hear most: free plan limits you to three editable boards; busy interface with many features; per-member pricing adds up for large teams.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Miro, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.