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Mural alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mural: only three editable murals on the free plan, and feels more rigid than Miro for casual use. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mural, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Miro currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Miro logoMiroFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 566.5
2FigJam logoFigJamFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 562.6
3Lucidspark logoLucidsparkFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 459.6
4Microsoft Whiteboard logoMicrosoft WhiteboardFreeNoWeb, Windows, iOS +14 of 457.2
5Stormboard logoStormboardFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 455.3
6Klaxoon logoKlaxoonFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 453.6
  1. Miro logo

    1. MiroTop pick

    Best for: Teams running workshops and planning sessions that need the broadest template and integration library

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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mural

    Broader feature set and integrations with a more freeform canvas.

    Pros

    • Huge template library and facilitation tools
    • Integrates with most work tools
    • Apps on every desktop and mobile platform

    Cons

    • Free plan limits you to three editable boards
    • Busy interface with many features
    • Per-member pricing adds up for large teams
    Visit Miro Compare with MuralDetails 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 Miro a good Mural alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    3 editable boards
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $8 per member/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $20 per member/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Mac and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(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 Mural

    A simpler, playful board, included for Figma teams.

    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 Details 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 Mural 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 Mural

    Pairs with Lucidchart for moving from ideas 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 Mural 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. Microsoft Whiteboard logo

    4. Microsoft Whiteboard

    Best for: Organisations and schools already on Microsoft 365 and Teams

    FreeWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mural

    Included with Microsoft 365 if you only need basic boards in Teams.

    Pros

    • No extra cost with Microsoft 365
    • Built into Teams meetings, chats and channels
    • Good pen and touch inking

    Cons

    • Far fewer templates and integrations than Miro
    • Basic facilitation tools
    • Best features tied to work or school accounts
    Visit Microsoft Whiteboard 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 Microsoft Whiteboard a good Mural alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Teams integration
    Meetings, chats and channels
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Copilot in Whiteboard
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Room devices
    Microsoft Teams Rooms
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Education
    Lesson and classroom use
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Stormboard logo

    5. Stormboard

    Best for: Agile and enterprise teams that need workshop output turned into reports and data

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mural

    Data-first boards that turn sticky notes into reports.

    Pros

    • Exports sessions into structured reports
    • Templates for PI planning and agile ceremonies
    • Hosting options in Canada and elsewhere

    Cons

    • Less freeform than drawing-focused whiteboards
    • Credit card needed for the Business trial
    • Smaller user community than Miro or Mural
    Visit Stormboard 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 Stormboard a good Mural alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    30 days (Business)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stormboard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing basis
    Per member; guests free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stormboard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data hosting
    Canada and other regions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stormboard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Card for trial
    Required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stormboard.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Klaxoon logo

    6. KlaxoonAcquired

    Best for: European organisations running facilitated workshops, especially those using Wrike

    Free plan + paidWeb

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mural

    Workshop-focused boards with built-in activities, now part of Wrike.

    Pros

    • Priced per host, not per participant
    • Workshop activities beyond the whiteboard
    • Private, dedicated or self-hosted deployment options

    Cons

    • Future roadmap now depends on Wrike
    • Smaller integration ecosystem than Miro
    • Free tier is very limited
    Visit Klaxoon 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 Klaxoon a good Mural alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    Wrike (since 2025)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026klaxoon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $24.90 per host/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026klaxoon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free tier
    Limited access
    Checked Oct 25, 2026klaxoon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    On demand (Enterprise)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026klaxoon.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mural alternative for…

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

Miro logo

Best Mural alternative for most people

Miro

Broader feature set and integrations with a more freeform canvas.

Microsoft Whiteboard logo

Best Mural alternative for a free option

Microsoft Whiteboard

Included with Microsoft 365 if you only need basic boards in Teams.

FigJam logo

Best Mural alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

FigJam

A simpler, playful board, included for Figma teams.

Miro logo

Best Mural alternative for Mac

Miro

Broader feature set and integrations with a more freeform canvas.

Miro logo

Best Mural alternative for Windows

Miro

Broader feature set and integrations with a more freeform canvas.

Miro logo

Best Mural alternative for iPhone and Android

Miro

Broader feature set and integrations with a more freeform canvas.

Lucidspark logo

Best Mural alternative for working in the browser

Lucidspark

Pairs with Lucidchart for moving from ideas to formal diagrams.

Mural alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mural?

Miro ranks first right now. Broader feature set and integrations with a more freeform canvas. FigJam and Lucidspark follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mural?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Mural?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Mural?

The complaints we hear most: only three editable murals on the free plan; feels more rigid than Miro for casual use; SSO and guest features need Business.

How is this list ranked?

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