Miro alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Miro alternative for most people
MuralThe closest rival, with stronger facilitation structure for formal workshops.
Best Miro alternative for a free option
ExcalidrawFree, open-source and far simpler for quick sketches and diagrams.
Best Miro alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FigJamSimpler and friendlier, and included for teams that already pay for Figma.
Best Miro alternative for open source
ExcalidrawFree, open-source and far simpler for quick sketches and diagrams.
Best Miro alternative for self-hosting
ExcalidrawFree, open-source and far simpler for quick sketches and diagrams.
Best Miro alternative for Windows
MuralThe closest rival, with stronger facilitation structure for formal workshops.
Best Miro alternative for iPhone and Android
MuralThe closest rival, with stronger facilitation structure for formal workshops.
Best Miro alternative for working in the browser
LucidsparkPairs 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.