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Stormboard alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Stormboard: less freeform than drawing-focused whiteboards, and credit card needed for the Business trial. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Stormboard, 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
2Mural logoMuralFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 462.6
  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 Stormboard

    More freeform canvas with a much larger template and integration library.

    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 Details 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 Stormboard 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. Mural logo

    2. Mural

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

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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stormboard

    Strong facilitation tools for structured 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 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 Mural a good Stormboard 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)

The best Stormboard alternative for…

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

Miro logo

Best Stormboard alternative for most people

Miro

More freeform canvas with a much larger template and integration library.

Mural logo

Best Stormboard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Mural

Strong facilitation tools for structured workshops.

Miro logo

Best Stormboard alternative for Mac

Miro

More freeform canvas with a much larger template and integration library.

Miro logo

Best Stormboard alternative for Windows

Miro

More freeform canvas with a much larger template and integration library.

Miro logo

Best Stormboard alternative for iPhone and Android

Miro

More freeform canvas with a much larger template and integration library.

Lucidspark logo

Best Stormboard alternative for working in the browser

Lucidspark

Lucid Cards sync ideas to Jira for agile teams.

Stormboard alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Stormboard?

Miro ranks first right now. More freeform canvas with a much larger template and integration library. Mural and Lucidspark follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Stormboard?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Stormboard?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Stormboard?

The complaints we hear most: less freeform than drawing-focused whiteboards; credit card needed for the Business trial; smaller user community than Miro or Mural.

How is this list ranked?

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