Miro AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Mind Mapping Tools

The best Mind Mapping alternative to Miro is draw.io, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Miro and many of them are Mind Mapping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mind Mapping Tool alternatives to Miro are Excalidraw, DeepNotes, Lucidchart and Microsoft Visio.

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Miro alternatives are mainly Mind Mapping Tools, but if you're looking for Whiteboards or Diagram Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted + Open Source and Open Source + Whiteboard. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Miro.
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Miro alternatives page was last updated May 29, 2025
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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

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    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    122 draw.io alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    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.  Dark Mode
    10.  Interior Design
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Single Line Diagram

    draw.io VS Miro

     
    Comments about draw.io as an Alternative to Miro
    Top Positive Comment
    randomperson
    Dec 3, 2023
    2

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

    Top Negative Comment
    kuchengrab
    Nov 15, 2020
    10

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

    Most Recent Comment
    EpicLPer
    Oct 12, 2022
    1

    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.

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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
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    Excalidraw

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    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.

    73 Excalidraw alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Excalidraw screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Interactive Whiteboard
    2.  Shared whiteboard
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Mind Mapping
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Export to SVG
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Free hand drawing
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Support for Layers
    12.  Cloud Sync

    Excalidraw VS Miro

     
    Comments about Excalidraw as an Alternative to Miro
    Top Positive Comment
    Oleg Lavrovsky
    Oct 9, 2024
    1

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

    Most Recent Comment
    BarnMTB
    Positive Apr 3, 2024
    1

    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.

    KrullTheWarriorKing
    Positive Mar 23, 2022
    2

    Click and play : Simple and encrypted.

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

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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
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    DeepNotes

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    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.

    64 DeepNotes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Scrum Boards
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4. LaTeX icon  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

    DeepNotes VS 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
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    Lucidchart

     533 likes
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    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 workflows.

    50 Lucidchart alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.

    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.  AI-Powered
    10.  Charts
    11.  Scalable UI
    12.  Online collaboration

    Lucidchart VS Miro

     
    Comments about Lucidchart as an Alternative to Miro
    skol
    Negative Sep 14, 2021
    1

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

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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
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    Microsoft Visio

     250 likes
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    Create data-connected diagrams with real-time collaboration as part of the Office Suite. Ideal for IT and business professionals, it visualizes complex info with ease, providing intuitive tools for diagramming, mind mapping, and vector graphics.

    119 Microsoft Visio alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Visio screenshot 1

    Microsoft Visio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Workflow
    4.  Brainstorming

    Microsoft Visio VS Miro

     

    • Microsoft Visio is the most popular commercial alternative to Miro.

    • Microsoft Visio is Paid and ProprietaryMiro is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Mural

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    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Mural screenshot 1

    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 VS Miro

     
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    LimanDoc

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    LimanDoc is a simple yet powerful tool for visualize files, diagrams, and construct a mind map with the possibility to edit Markdown text. It is an offline first desktop app with a 2D canvas that allows a preview of the inner folders (boards).

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LimanDoc screenshot 1

    LimanDoc Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  PDF support
    4.  Cross-Platform
    5.  Infinite canvas
    6.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    7.  Unlimited Canvas Area
    8.  Flow diagram visualisation

    LimanDoc VS Miro

     
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    MindMeister

     141 likes
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    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.

    139 MindMeister alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile

    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 VS Miro

     
    Comments about MindMeister as an Alternative to Miro
    Most Recent Comment
    Bigs
    Negative Feb 12, 2022
    1

    Mindmapping only, no whiteboard like Miro that I could see

    Guest
    Negative Mar 31, 2020
    1

    Irt's only for mindmapping

    Guest
    Positive Sep 20, 2020
    0

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

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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
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    Whimsical

     31 likes
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    Whimsical is a collaborative visual workspace for creating flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!.

    56 Whimsical alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Wireframes: Create wireframes for any device or screen.

    Top Whimsical Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Visual planning
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  AI-Powered
    8.  UX Design
    9.  Flow Chart
    10.  Visual-thinking
    11.  Flow diagram visualisation

    Whimsical VS Miro

     
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