Miro is the infinite canvas that teams love for brainstorming, user flows, and workshops. But at $8/user/month and with features most startups never touch, it's worth asking if a simpler tool would do. These alternatives range from free and open-source to built into tools you already pay for.
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Quick Comparison
| Tool | Pricing | Verdict | Best Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miro | Freemium | - | - |
| FigJam | Freemium | - | - |
| Excalidraw | Free | - | - |
| tldraw | Free | - | - |
| Notion ⭐ | Freemium | Recommended | Starting |
All 5 Whiteboards Reviewed
Miro Comparing
Infinite whiteboard for brainstorming, user flows, and workshops. Sticky notes that actually scale.
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FigJam
Collaborative whiteboard by Figma. Sticky notes, diagrams, brainstorms. Miro-lite built into your design tool.
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Hand-drawn-style whiteboard. Open source, free, instant collaboration. Looks sketchy in the best way.
Visit Excalidraw →tldraw
Collaborative drawing app. Open source, minimal, fast. The whiteboard for developers.
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