Mural AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Whiteboards

The best free Whiteboard alternative to Mural is AFFiNE, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Mural and many of them are free Whiteboards so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Whiteboard alternatives to Mural are Miro, LimanDoc, Milanote and Whimsical.

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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...

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  1. AFFiNE icon
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    AFFiNE

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    There can be more than Notion / and Miro. Affine is a next-gen knowledge base that brings planning, sorting and creating all together.

    107 AFFiNE alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Write your way to better productivity

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Goal Tracking
    4.  Kanban Board
    5.  Interactive Whiteboard
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Pomodoro Timer
    10.  Handwritten Notes
    11.  Subtasks
    12.  Hierarchical Structure
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    • AFFiNE is the most popular Open Source alternative to Mural.

    • AFFiNE is Freemium and Open SourceMural is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AFFiNE is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMural is not according to our users
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    Miro

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    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product development and design workflows.

    100 Miro alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Interactive Whiteboard
    4.  Prototyping
    5.  Mind Map view
    6.  Mind Mapping
    7.  Shared whiteboard
    8.  Visual planning
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Online collaboration
    11.  AI-Powered
    12.  Brainstorming
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    Comments about Miro as an Alternative to Mural
     
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    Free version is limited to 1 month, after that you can't use it anymore :(

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    • Most users think Miro is a great Mural alternative.

    • Miro is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & SaaS alternative to Mural.

    • Miro is Freemium and ProprietaryMural is also Freemium and Proprietary
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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).

    33 LimanDoc alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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
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    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product devel...

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    Milanote

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

    339 Milanote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view
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  7. Whimsical icon
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    Whimsical

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

    55 Whimsical alternatives
    Wireframes: Create wireframes for any device or screen.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Flowcharts & Diagrams: It's easy and fast to create beautiful diagrams.
    Whimsical lets you create flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!
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    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
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  8. Freehand icon
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    Freehand

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    Unleash your team's productivity, insight, and connection. Freehand is a collaborative canvas that makes work more connected, creative, inclusive, and impactful. As the only Visual Collaboration platform inclusively designed and priced for the entire organization, Freehand...

    54 Freehand alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Top Freehand Features

    1.  Support for @mentions
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Interactive Presentations
    5.  Shared whiteboard
    6.  Brainstorming
    7.  User mentions
    8.  Interactive Whiteboard
    9.  User story mapping
    10.  AI-Powered
    11. Google Docs (Suite) icon  Google docs integration
    12.  Visual planning
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  10. Edme icon
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    Edme

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    Edme.io is an online platform designed to create interactive and digital language learning courses, offering teachers and students a personalized and flexible learning experience.

    52 Edme alternatives
    Dashboard

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Classroom
    Course
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    Editor

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Gamification
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Ad-free
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  11. Fabrie icon
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    Fabrie

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    Fabrie is an online collaboration platform for designers to visualize and organize workflow with canvas, database and AI features.

    10 Fabrie alternatives
    Fabrie has professional templates for various design scenarios

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Fabrie integrated generative AI features to improve design workflow
    Fabrie helps to visualize and organize design ideas with ease by combining canvas and database
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    Fabrie is also a tool for design ideation and research, it includes essential features like mind map, sticky notes, shapes and lines, etc

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  AI-Powered
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    Lucidspark

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    Lucidspark is a virtual whiteboard where teams can bring their best ideas to light. Collaborate in real time, no matter where you are. Lucidspark helps people organize notes and scribbles and turn them into presentation-ready concepts.

    18 Lucidspark alternatives
    Lucidchart import or export: Take all of the work from your board and export it straight into Lucidchart. Seamlessly shift gears from ideation to action by turning your notes into workflows and project documentation.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Drive
    • Slack
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Lucidchart
    • Zoom
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Voting: Ensure you move the best ideas forward while giving everyone a say. Hold real-time voting sessions and automatically visualize the results.
    Brainstorming: Brainstorm at the speed of thought with sticky notes, freehand drawing, and an infinite canvas. Keep track of everyone’s contributions with color-coded sticky notes, drawings, and cursors, and keep things running smoothly with a built-in timer.
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    Sort/Gather: Save time synthesizing while still discovering valuable patterns and insights by automatically grouping ideas into the containers of your choice.

    Lucidspark Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Interactive Whiteboard
    3.  Shared whiteboard
    4.  Brainstorming
    5.  Remote Work
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    Kinopio

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    Kinopio is a visual thinking tool for new ideas and hard problems. Used for note taking, planning, journaling, and diagramming – by yourself or collaboratively.

    47 Kinopio alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Kinopio Features

    1.  Visual-thinking
    2.  Brainstorming
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Collaborative decision making
    5.  Ad-free
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  14. Vani icon
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    Vani

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    Vani is a visual collaboration platform where teams create, meet, and work together over a shared infinite canvas.

    19 Vani alternatives
    Collaborate with teammates, just like in real life

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Create, meet, and work together over a shared infinite canvas
    Ready-made Kits and templates to get your team started
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    Create diagrams, mind maps, wireframes, and storyboards

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Scrum Boards
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Unlimited storage
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Subtasks
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Visual Pinboard
    10.  AES-256 Encryption
    11.  Hierarchical Structure
    12.  Content Templates
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    Stormboard

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    Online tool for brainstorming, planning, and collaboration with a digital whiteboard. Offers AI-enhanced interactions and integrates seamlessly with agile tools like Jira, ensuring data-driven decision-making and growth-focused workflows. Export diverse reports for comprehensive insights.

    45 Stormboard alternatives
    Stormboard Business Model Canvas, Sticky Note Collaboration

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Stormboard SWOT Template
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    Stormboard Activity and History Viewing

    Stormboard Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Portable
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Corkboard
    5.  Built-in AI Assistant
    6.  Shared whiteboard
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