Miro AlternativesTop Mind Mapping Tools & Diagram Editors like Miro

Miro is described as 'Scalable, secure, cross-device and enterprise-ready team collaboration tool for distributed teams' and is a very popular Mind Mapping tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Miro for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPad, Windows, iPhone and Mac apps. The best Miro alternative is draw.io, which is free. Other great apps like Miro are Excalidraw, DeepNotes, Lucidchart and OpenBoard Whiteboard.

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Miro alternatives are mainly Mind Mapping Tools but may also be Whiteboards or Note-taking Tools.  Other popular filters includes Self-Hosted + Open Source and Open Source + Whiteboard. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Miro.
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Miro alternatives page was last updated Oct 9, 2024
  1. draw.io icon
     962 likes

    Note: This software is now renamed as "diagrams.net", however, it is still popularly known as "draw.io".

    119 draw.io alternatives
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Google Sheets

    Top draw.io Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Mind Mapping
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Sync with Google Drive
    7.  Multiple export options
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  Interior Design
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Single Line Diagram
    13.  Workflow
    14.  Document templates
    15.  No registration required
    16.  Auto aligment rulers
    17.  Drawing Board
    18.  Flow diagram visualisation
    19.  Visio stencils
    20.  Hierarchical Structure
    21.  No Tracking
    draw.io iconMiro Icon

    draw.io VS Miro

    Is draw.io a good alternative to Miro?
     
    Comments about draw.io as an Alternative to Miro
     
       
    randomperson

    To use this as a whiteboard app, go to Extras > Theme > Sketch.

    Top positive commentDec 3, 2023
    2
    kuchengrab

    not a whiteboard app to collaborate online, but a diagram drawing tool

    Top negative commentNov 15, 2020
    10
    EpicLPer

    While it isn't the same as Miro (and tbh no other tool comes as close to what Miro does so far) but it's a good "start" which is fully free. Collaboration via Google Drive/Workspace works fine, but again not a proper Miro replacement but the best we got so far.

    CommentOct 12, 2022
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    • Some users think draw.io is a great Miro alternative, some don't.

    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Miro.

    • draw.io is the most popular free alternative to Miro.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryMiro is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Excalidraw icon
     69 likes

    Excalidraw is an open-source whiteboard tool that lets you easily sketch diagrams that have a hand-drawn feel to them. Available directly online as a web app and also through CodeSandbox to easily see how the code works, and the app is available for self-hosting.

    31 Excalidraw alternatives
    Excalidraw screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Interactive Whiteboard
    2.  Shared whiteboard
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Export to SVG
    5.  Mind Mapping
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Free hand drawing
    10.  Handwriting
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Support for Layers
    13.  Cloud Sync
    14.  WYSIWYG Support
    15.  AES-256 Encryption
    16.  Color Picker
    17.  Export to PNG
    Excalidraw iconMiro Icon

    Excalidraw VS Miro

    Is Excalidraw a good alternative to Miro?
     
    Comments about Excalidraw as an Alternative to Miro
     
       
    Oleg Lavrovsky

    Takes security seriously, sleek and minimal design, a delightful product that does exactly what it promises to do.

    Top positive commentOct 9, 2024
    1
    BarnMTB

    Incredible alternative, works very well. It even saves whiteboard as a local file.

    But unfortunately if you like the convenience of auto-saves, or storing the files "inside the app itself" so that next time you can just launch the app & select the thumbnail in a couple of clicks without needing to touch File Explorer (like Miro), you're going to need the Excalidraw+ subscription; which has a pricing that is just overkill for personal/hobbyist use.

    Positive commentApr 3, 2024
    1
    KrullTheWarriorKing

    Click and play : Simple and encrypted.

    Also, it is open-source and can be installed on your server.

    Positive commentMar 23, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks Excalidraw is a great Miro alternative.

    • Excalidraw is the most popular Open Source alternative to Miro.

    • Excalidraw is Freemium and Open SourceMiro is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Excalidraw is Privacy focusedMiro is not according to our users
  3. DeepNotes icon
     26 likes

    DeepNotes is an open source, end-to-end encrypted visual note-taking app with deep page navigation and live collaboration. Create mind maps, diagrams, kanban boards, among others. Infinite nesting of infinite canvases.

    44 DeepNotes alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Scrum Boards
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Support for LaTeX
    5.  Visual Pinboard
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Encrypted Backup
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Unlimited storage
    12.  No Tracking
    13.  Hierarchical Structure
    14.  Code Formatting
    15.  Subtasks
    16.  No Coding Required
    17.  Kanban Board
    18.  Privacy
    DeepNotes iconMiro Icon

    DeepNotes VS Miro

    Is DeepNotes a good alternative to Miro?
     
    • DeepNotes is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Miro.

    • DeepNotes is Freemium and Open SourceMiro is Freemium and Proprietary
    • DeepNotes is Privacy focusedMiro is not according to our users
  4. Lucidchart icon
     532 likes

    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into work...

    40 Lucidchart alternatives
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Lucidchart Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  General-purpose diagramming
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Charts
    10.  Scalable UI
    11.  Online collaboration
    12.  Sequence Diagrams
    Lucidchart iconMiro Icon

    Lucidchart VS Miro

    Is Lucidchart a good alternative to Miro?
     
    Comments about Lucidchart as an Alternative to Miro
     
    skol

    Only for diagramming and every template I clicked on was Premium only

    Negative commentSep 14, 2021
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    Lucidchart icon
    • Some users think Lucidchart is a great Miro alternative, some don't.

    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryMiro is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. OpenBoard Whiteboard icon
     58 likes

    OpenBoard is a cross-platform (Linux / Windows / macOS) interactive whiteboard application. It is currently maintained by the Education Department (DIP) of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland.

    84 OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives
    OpenBoard Whiteboard screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Interactive Whiteboard
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Freeform notes
    5.  Pressure Sensitivity
    6.  Pencil
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Handwriting
    11.  Dual screen support
    12.  Export to PDF
    13.  Shared whiteboard
    14.  Grease Pencil
    15.  Integrated Web Browser
    OpenBoard Whiteboard iconMiro Icon

    OpenBoard Whiteboard VS Miro

    Is OpenBoard Whiteboard a good alternative to Miro?
     
  6. Microsoft Visio icon
     250 likes

    Microsoft Visio makes it easy for IT and business professionals to visualize, explore, and communicate complex information. Go from complicated text and tables that are hard to understand to Visio diagrams that communicate information at a glance.

    115 Microsoft Visio alternatives
    Microsoft Visio screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft Visio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Workflow
    3.  Flow Chart
    4.  Brainstorming
    Microsoft Visio iconMiro Icon

    Microsoft Visio VS Miro

    Is Microsoft Visio a good alternative to Miro?
     
    • Microsoft Visio is the most popular commercial alternative to Miro.

    • Microsoft Visio is Paid and ProprietaryMiro is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Mural icon
     34 likes

    MURAL is a visual collaboration workspace for modern teams. Based in the cloud, MURAL serves shared, digital whiteboards where teams visually explore complex challenges, facilitate design thinking methods and organize Agile processes across any device.

    55 Mural alternatives
    Mural screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Mural Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Infinite canvas
    3.  Visual-thinking
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Visual Pinboard
    6.  Shared whiteboard
    7.  Interactive Whiteboard
    8.  Brainstorming
    Mural iconMiro Icon

    Mural VS Miro

    Is Mural a good alternative to Miro?
     
  8. MindMeister icon
     139 likes

    MindMeister is the market-leader in online mind mapping. Unlike traditional mind mapping tools, MindMeister allows for real-time brainstorming sessions between an unlimited number of users and requires only a standard web browser.

    135 MindMeister alternatives
    MindMeister desktop and mobile

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    MindMeister Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  REST API
    6.  Convert PDF to Word document
    7.  Collaborative writing
    MindMeister iconMiro Icon

    MindMeister VS Miro

    Is MindMeister a good alternative to Miro?
     
    Comments about MindMeister as an Alternative to Miro
     
       
    Bigs

    Mindmapping only, no whiteboard like Miro that I could see

    Negative commentFeb 12, 2022
    1
    Guest

    Irt's only for mindmapping

    Negative commentMar 31, 2020
    1
    Guest

    Interface that goes along the same lines as Miro. Also a whiteboard, that can be made as collaborative with teams or private, personal ones.

    Positive commentSep 20, 2020
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    • Some users think MindMeister is a great Miro alternative, some don't.

    • MindMeister is Freemium and ProprietaryMiro is also Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Milanote icon
     43 likes

    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    335 Milanote alternatives
    Milanote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view
    Milanote iconMiro Icon

    Milanote VS Miro

    Is Milanote a good alternative to Miro?
     
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