Free alternatives
6 free Miro alternatives
Three editable boards is not much for a team that runs regular workshops. These whiteboards and mind map tools have no board limit, or are free and open source.
Short answer
The best free Miro alternatives are Excalidraw, AFFiNE, Figma and 3 more. Miro has a free plan, but each pick here is free or has a usable free plan.
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Is Miro free?
Miro pricing
Miro is an online whiteboard for workshops, diagrams, brainstorming and team planning.
Starter costs $8 per member a month and Business $20, billed annually. Enterprise is custom priced.
Free plan
Yes, but only the 3 most recently created boards stay editable, AI credits are limited and board exports are low resolution.
Checked on Miro's official pricing page on . Prices change, so check before you buy.
The 6 best free Miro alternatives
Every pick is free or has a usable free plan, and is listed in our directory. Free-plan limits change, so check each tool's site before you switch.
Why switch: Free, open-source whiteboard with a friendly hand-drawn style.
Hand-drawn style whiteboard for thinking out loud.
Works on Web
Why switch: Open-source workspace where docs and an infinite whiteboard share one canvas.
Open-source workspace for docs, whiteboards and databases.
Works on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Why switch: FigJam whiteboards come with Figma's free Starter plan.
The collaborative interface design tool for building better products.
Works on Web, macOS, Windows
Why switch: Mind maps and boards with live collaboration and AI help.
Where ideas meet action: AI powered team productivity.
Works on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux
Why switch: Polished mind mapping for Mac and iPhone.
Visualizing your ideas has never been easier.
Works on macOS, iOS
Why switch: Free sketching and diagrams linked to your Obsidian notes.
Edit and view Excalidraw drawings inside Obsidian.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Miro free?
- Yes, but only the 3 most recently created boards stay editable, AI credits are limited and board exports are low resolution.
- How much does Miro cost?
- Starter costs $8 per member a month and Business $20, billed annually. Enterprise is custom priced. Checked on Miro's own pricing page in October 2026; prices can change.
- What is the best free alternative to Miro?
- Excalidraw is our top pick, followed by AFFiNE and Figma. Each one is free or has a usable free plan.
- Are these Miro alternatives really free?
- Yes. Every tool on this page is either completely free or has a free plan you can keep using. Paid upgrades exist on some of them, and free-plan limits change, so check each tool's site.
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