Alternatives · 2026
Alternatives to Miro
Collaborative online whiteboard for distributed teams.
5 hand-curated alternatives from MintedSaaS's directory. See the Miro listing →
Miro is a browser-based whiteboard for distributed teams to sketch, diagram, and brainstorm together in real time. It positions itself as a visual collaboration hub, supporting everything from wireframing and flowcharting to agile planning and design sprints. The product attracts product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams who need a persistent canvas where work accumulates and stays organized across sessions.
Teams choose Miro when they want a purpose-built space that's separate from general communication tools. They use it for design workshops, roadmap planning, technical architecture discussions, and user research synthesis. A buyer reaches for Miro when their existing tools—presentation software, Google Docs, even video calls—feel insufficient for spatial, synchronous thinking. The core appeal is a large shared canvas that handles both structured templates and freeform creativity.
What we offer that competes
Excalidraw
Open-source hand-drawn style whiteboard with shared sessions.
Lucidspark
Virtual whiteboard from the makers of Lucidchart.
FigJam
Figma's collaborative whiteboard for brainstorming.
Mural
Visual collaboration whiteboard for distributed teams.
What to look for
- Whether the tool supports real-time multiplayer editing without requiring you to invite members through a separate permissions interface
- Whether the product offers a free tier or free trial, and whether it imposes limits on workspace size, number of boards, or storage duration
- Whether you can integrate the tool with your existing stack (Jira, Slack, Azure, Google Drive) via documented API or native plugins
- Whether the tool persists your work across browser sessions and automatically saves drafts in case of network interruption
- Whether mobile editing and viewing work acceptably on phones, or whether the tool forces you to tablet or desktop for real work
- Whether you can export boards as vector files (SVG), images, or standard formats, or if you're locked into the vendor's format
FAQ
What's the best free alternative to Miro?
Excalidraw is a free, open-source whiteboard tool that handles sketches, diagrams, and real-time collaboration without signup friction. It's lighter than Miro and exports to image or SVG, but doesn't have templates or extensive integrations. For teams wanting a free option with more structure, FigJam offers a generous free tier that includes boards, widgets, and real-time multiplayer.
Are there open-source alternatives to Miro?
Yes, Excalidraw is fully open-source and can be self-hosted if you want to run it on your own infrastructure. You won't get the same template library or advanced collaboration features, but you get full transparency and control over your data.
What should I look for when choosing a whiteboard tool?
Check whether the tool supports real-time multiplayer editing and works across browsers on different devices. Verify that it integrates with your other tools (Jira, Slack, Figma, etc.), that permissions allow team members to edit without a central gatekeeper, and that your work survives browser crashes and network hiccups through persistent autosave.
Do all whiteboard alternatives support offline work?
No. Miro, Figma, Lucidspark, FigJam, and Mural all require active browser connectivity for real-time collaboration. Excalidraw allows you to work offline locally, but syncing across team members still needs the internet.
Which whiteboard tool integrates best with design software?
Figma and FigJam are both made by the same company and share the same account workspace, letting you link boards to design files directly. Miro has plugin integrations with Figma but requires manual handoff. Excalidraw and Lucidspark have minimal design-software integration.
Can I use these tools on mobile phones?
All five competitors offer mobile apps or mobile-responsive web versions. Figma, Miro, and Mural are optimized for touch; Lucidspark and Excalidraw work better on tablet than phone, where canvas navigation becomes cramped.
Which Miro alternatives work best for technical diagramming?
Lucidspark has strong connectors and shape libraries built for flowcharts and system diagrams. Excalidraw excels at hand-drawn aesthetics for whiteboard-style technical sketches. Figma and FigJam focus on design and UX workflows rather than infrastructure or network diagrams.
How much does it cost to switch from Miro to an alternative?
Excalidraw is free. FigJam and Lucidspark both have free tiers; paid plans start around $10–$20/month per user. Figma's free tier is generous for design, but FigJam (their whiteboarding product) charges separately. Mural pricing is similar to Miro at $12–$16/user/month. Most alternatives can import or re-create Miro boards by hand, but not programmatically.