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 100 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 Open Source, Free, Self-Hosted, Open Source + Whiteboard, Whiteboard and Self-Hosted + Open Source. 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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  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.

    129 draw.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
     
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    Top Positive Comment
    randomperson
    2

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

    Top Negative Comment
    kuchengrab
    10

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

    EpicLPer
    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
    • draw.io is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMiro is not according to our users
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    Excalidraw

     93 likes
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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.

    78 Excalidraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Top Positive Comment
    Oleg Lavrovsky
    1

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

    BarnMTB
    Positive
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    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
    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.

    79 DeepNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • DeepNotes is the most popular 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.

    61 Lucidchart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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.
     
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    skol
    Negative
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • 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.

    123 Microsoft Visio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

     14 likes
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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).

    33 LimanDoc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LimanDoc screenshot 1
     
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    Mural

     34 likes
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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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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.

    145 MindMeister alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
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    Bigs
    Negative
    1

    Mindmapping only, no whiteboard like Miro that I could see

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Irt's only for mindmapping

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Positive
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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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    Constella

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    No more hunting through files and folders, Constella surfaces related notes as you type on a visual canvas. Capture and connect thoughts quickly to build knowledge across life. For brainstorming or generating content, chat & work alongside Stella.

    34 Constella alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Constella screenshot 1
     
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    Coggle

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    Coggle is a simple, beautiful, powerful way of structuring information. It's designed to help you understand things, and then share your knowledge by arranging your document in the same way that your mind works.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Coggle screenshot 1
     
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    3

    It's a mind mapper, not a cooperative whiteboard

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    it is just a mind map app, not real-time onlien collaborative workspace app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Coggle is a legitimate Miro alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Coggle is Freemium and ProprietaryMiro is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Coggle is LightweightMiro is not according to our users
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    tldraw

     21 likes
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    tldraw is a collaborative digital whiteboard available at tldraw.com. Its editor, user interface, and other underlying libraries available in this repository and also distributed on npm. You can use tldraw to create a drop-in whiteboard for your product or as the foundation on...

    33 tldraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Business License under https://tldraw.dev/#pricing
     
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