Miro vs Mural: Digital Whiteboard Software Compared (2026)
Miro and Mural are the two best-known digital whiteboards for workshops, brainstorming and planning.
- Verified 27 Oct 2026Sources are dated on this page
- 7 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- No winner declaredFit depends on your criteria
- Not tested by Stack18Editorial summary of documented facts
Miro vs Mural: the short answer
Miro and Mural are the two best-known digital whiteboards for workshops, brainstorming and planning. Miro is built around an infinite canvas with a large template library, many integrations and AI credits, sold per member in Free, Starter, Business and Enterprise plans. Mural focuses on structured facilitation, with timers, voting and private mode, sold per member in Free, Team+, Business and Enterprise plans.
The sources reviewed describe the products as close. Mural is described as front-loading collaboration and guest features at its lower tiers, with SSO on Business at a lower price. Miro is described as front-loading AI tooling, templates and integrations, but reserving guest-heavy collaboration for its pricier Business tier. Both free plans limit you to three editable boards.
We compare what independent 2026 sources support and mark the rest Unknown. Both vendors adjust plan inclusions periodically, so figures are a baseline rather than a guarantee. No winner is declared: the better fit depends on guests, AI and how structured your workshops are.
Choose Miro if you- Teams that want the largest template library and integrations
- Product, design and agile teams that diagram and plan on one canvas
- Organisations that want AI credits bundled per member on paid plans
Choose Mural if you- Facilitators and teams that run structured remote workshops
- Teams that need SSO and unlimited external collaborators at a lower price
- Teams that want a free whiteboard with every collaboration tool included
Miro and Mural at a glance.
One card per product, drawn from each full profile. Open a profile for features, pricing plans, limits and sources.
Miro
Miro · Collaboration Software
Miro is an online visual collaboration platform built around an infinite whiteboard, used for workshops, brainstorming, diagramming, planning and product design, with templates, integrations and AI features.
- Pricing
- Free plan; Starter reported at $8 and Business at $20 per member per month billed annually.
- Best for
- Teams that run workshops, brainstorming and agile planning visually
Mural
Mural · Collaboration Software
Mural is a digital whiteboard and visual collaboration platform that teams use for workshops, brainstorming, retrospectives and facilitated sessions. It has a free plan with the first 3 murals, Team+ at $9.99 per member per month billed annually ($12 monthly), Business at $17.99 (annual only) and a custom Enterprise plan. Mural AI is included from Team+, and Business adds SAML 2.0 SSO and unlimited external collaborators.
- Pricing
- Free plan (first 3 murals). Team+ $9.99 per member per month billed annually ($12 or $12.99 monthly); Business $17.99 per member, annual billing only; Enterprise custom.
- Best for
- Facilitators and teams that run structured remote workshops
Miro vs Mural: feature-by-feature comparison.
Every row is drawn from the sources listed below. Rows that differ are marked, and you can filter the table to show only those.
- YesDocumented
- PartialAvailable with limits or on some plans
- NoDocumented as unavailable
- UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed
| Dimension |  Miro |  Mural |
|---|---|---|
| Product | ||
| Core approach | YesInfinite whiteboard for workshops, diagramming, planning and product design, with a large template library. | YesDigital whiteboard focused on structured workshops, retrospectives and facilitated sessions. |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | YesThree editable boards, unlimited members, 7,000+ templates and 250+ integrations. | YesFirst three murals, unlimited members, view-only visitors, all collaboration tools and templates. |
| Entry paid price (annual) | YesStarter at $8 per member per month billed annually; $10 billed monthly. | YesTeam+ at $9.99 per member per month billed annually; $12 to $12.99 billed monthly. |
| Business price (annual) | YesBusiness at $20 per member per month billed annually; $25 billed monthly. | YesBusiness at $17.99 per member per month, billed annually only. |
| Enterprise | PartialCustom pricing with a minimum of 30 members. | PartialCustom pricing, typically sold by sales. |
| Boards | ||
| Boards on the first paid plan | YesUnlimited private boards on Starter. | YesUnlimited editable murals on Team+. |
| Guests | ||
| Outside collaboratorsDiffers | PartialStarter allows visitor editing without an unlimited-guest guarantee; unlimited guests arrive on Business. | YesTeam+ allows visitors with editing rights; unlimited external collaborators arrive on Business. |
| AI | ||
| AI allowanceDiffers | Yes25 AI credits per member per month on Starter and 50 on Business; extra credits reported at about $20 a month for 350. | PartialMural AI is reported as included from Team+; one source says Miro reserves more AI tooling for higher tiers, so confirm current inclusions. |
| Facilitation | ||
| Workshop toolsDiffers | PartialWorkshop and template breadth are strengths; facilitation tools were not itemised. | YesTimer, voting, private mode and built-in facilitation frameworks, plus the LUMA System on Business. |
| Templates | ||
| Template libraryDiffers | Yes7,000+ templates reported. | UnknownTemplate count was not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Integrations | ||
| Integrations | Partial250+ integrations on Free; two-way integrations and AI workflows on Business. | PartialBasic integrations such as Zoom and Webex on Team+; enterprise system integrations may cost extra. |
| Enterprise | ||
| SSO and governanceDiffers | PartialEnterprise adds SCIM, data residency and governance; the plan with SSO was not documented in the sources reviewed. | YesSAML 2.0 SSO on Business; SCIM and audit logs on Enterprise. |
Miro vs Mural pricing.
Miro pricing
Per member per month by plan (Free, Starter, Business, Enterprise), billed annually or monthly, with AI credit allowances and add-ons.
- Free$0
- Starter$8 per member per month billed annually; $10 billed monthly
- Business$20 per member per month billed annually; $25 billed monthly
- EnterpriseCustom pricing
Figures reported consistently by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
All Miro plans and sources
Mural pricing
Per member per month by plan (Free, Team+, Business, Enterprise); annual billing is required for Business and Team+ is also offered monthly; Enterprise is custom.
- Free$0
- Team+$9.99 per member per month billed annually; $12 to $12.99 billed monthly
- Business$17.99 per member per month, billed annually only
- EnterpriseCustom pricing
Figures reported consistently by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 23 Oct 2026.
All Mural plans and sourcesThe two are close on price, with Mural slightly cheaper at the top tier. Our arithmetic on reported annual prices for 25 members gives about $2,400 a year on Miro Starter ($8 x 25 x 12) against $2,997 on Mural Team+ ($9.99 x 25 x 12), and about $6,000 on Miro Business ($20 x 25 x 12) against $5,397 on Mural Business ($17.99 x 25 x 12). Miro is cheaper at entry and Mural is cheaper where you need SSO and unlimited external collaborators.
Guests change the maths. A consultancy or agency that works with many outside participants gets editing visitors on both low tiers, but unlimited external collaborators only on the higher tier of each. Mural's Business plan costs about $2.01 less per member per month than Miro's, which adds up across a large team.
AI is the other variable. Miro lists monthly AI credits per member with paid extras, while sources differ on exactly which Mural tiers carry which AI features. Both free plans cap you at three boards, so teams outgrow them quickly. Confirm current terms with each vendor.
Prices and plans change. Confirm current terms with each vendor before you decide.
Miro vs Mural: implementation, ecosystem, AI and security.
Ease of implementation and usability
We did not test setup or migration for either product. Guides describe Miro as offering richer integrations and scalability for enterprises and Mural as having smoother onboarding for facilitated workshops. Both have free plans, so run one real workshop in each before committing.
Integrations and ecosystem
Miro lists 250+ integrations on its free plan and two-way integrations on Business, and one guide notes some features such as advanced Jira integration sit behind higher tiers. Mural includes basic integrations such as Zoom and Webex on Team+ and charges for custom enterprise integrations. Check the specific tools you use.
AI capabilities
Miro offers AI for diagramming, summarising and clustering, with credit allowances per member and an MCP connection on Business and Enterprise. Mural offers AI for idea generation, note grouping and summaries, reported as included from Team+. Independent sources lean towards Miro for AI breadth, but we did not test output quality for either product.
Security, deployment and administration
Mural lists SAML 2.0 SSO on Business and SCIM and audit logs on Enterprise. Miro lists SCIM, data residency and governance on Enterprise with a 30-member minimum. We did not review certifications for either product, so request current security documentation.
Miro and Mural: each option, in balance.
Miro
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- A usable free plan with unlimited members, 7,000+ templates and 250+ integrations helps teams start.
- Visitors on Starter and guests on Business are free, which helps client and cross-company workshops.
- AI credits are included per member on paid plans, with Miro MCP on Business and Enterprise.
- Starter at $8 per member is a low-cost step to unlimited boards.
- Enterprise adds SCIM, data residency and governance for large organisations.
- The Free plan allows only three editable boards, and older boards lock.
- Business at $20 is 2.5 times the Starter price, a large jump for growing teams.
- AI is credit-limited, and extra credits cost about $20 per month for 350 credits.
- Enterprise requires at least 30 members and custom pricing.
- Some integrations are locked behind Business, and AI workflows are an Enterprise add-on.
Mural
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- The free plan includes every collaboration and facilitation feature with unlimited members, limited only by 3 murals.
- Team+ at $9.99 per member includes unlimited editing visitors and Mural AI, which Miro unlocks only on Business.
- Business at $17.99 per member undercuts Miro Business at $20 for teams needing SSO and unlimited guests.
- Facilitation templates and the LUMA System support structured workshops.
- Mural AI is bundled into Team+ and above rather than sold separately.
- The free plan is limited to the first 3 murals.
- SSO and unlimited external collaborators require the Business plan at $17.99 per member.
- Business is billed annually only, with no published monthly rate.
- Implementation, training and support can add 30 to 60 percent to the base licence at scale.
- Sources conflict on the Team+ monthly price, at $12 versus $12.99.
Miro or Mural: which fits which situation?
No overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on the criteria that matter most to you, so test both against your own requirements.
Choose Miro if you…
- Teams that want the largest template library and integrations
- Product, design and agile teams that diagram and plan on one canvas
- Organisations that want AI credits bundled per member on paid plans
Choose Mural if you…
- Facilitators and teams that run structured remote workshops
- Teams that need SSO and unlimited external collaborators at a lower price
- Teams that want a free whiteboard with every collaboration tool included
Switching between Miro and Mural.
Moving between Miro and Mural means exporting boards as images, PDFs or CSV, and rebuilding templates and integrations. Board structure and frames rarely transfer cleanly, so most teams migrate active boards manually. Pilot with one team and keep key boards in both tools for a transition period.
- Export a sample of your data and test an import into the other product.
- List the automations, integrations and permissions you would need to rebuild.
- Pilot with one team before a full cut-over.
- Check contract terms and notice periods with both vendors.
General guidance, not specific to either vendor. Confirm migration options with the vendors.
Miro vs Mural: questions and answers
Is Miro or Mural cheaper?
Miro is cheaper at entry: $8 per member for Starter against $9.99 for Mural Team+, billed annually. At the Business tier Mural is cheaper at $17.99 against $20.
Do Miro and Mural have free plans?
Yes. Both free plans limit you to three editable boards and allow unlimited members.
Which is better for guests and external collaborators?
Both allow editing visitors on their first paid plan. Unlimited external collaborators arrive on each product's Business plan, which is cheaper on Mural.
Which has better AI?
Independent sources lean towards Miro for AI breadth, while Mural reports AI from Team+. Quality was not tested here, so try both on a real workshop.
Which has SSO on the cheaper plan?
Mural lists SAML 2.0 SSO on Business at $17.99. The Miro plan carrying SSO was not documented in the sources reviewed.
Which is better for facilitation?
Mural is described as stronger on structured facilitation, with timers, voting and private mode. Miro is described as stronger on templates and integrations.
Does Miro require a minimum for Enterprise?
Yes. Miro's Enterprise plan is reported with a minimum of 30 members.
Where this comparison comes from.
- Miro Pricing: Free, Starter, Business and Enterprise compared Casrai Third-party Accessed 17 Oct 2026
- Miro vs Mural pricing CASRAI Third-party Accessed 23 Oct 2026
- Miro vs Mural 2026: Best Collaborative Whiteboard Compared Costbench Third-party Accessed 27 Oct 2026
- Miro vs Mural: Full Comparison of Features, Pricing & Use Cases (2026) MockFlow Third-party Accessed 27 Oct 2026
- Mural pricing 2026 Toolradar Third-party Accessed 23 Oct 2026
- Miro Pricing 2026 Toolradar Third-party Accessed 17 Oct 2026
- Mural pricing blueprint USAGE Pricing Third-party Accessed 23 Oct 2026
Comparison rows summarise the sources listed and the two profiles. Confirm current details with each vendor. Stack18 has not tested either product. One or both profiles are secondary-source profiles: vendor pages were not reviewed directly, so verify figures with the vendors.
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