Miro (Starter/Business) alternatives
Killing ~$8-16/seat/mo (~$96/yr) — here are 3 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.
Hand-drawn style whiteboard with live collab and endless canvas.
you stop paying ~$8-16/seat/mo → keep ~$96/yr
head-to-head
| Miro (Starter/Business) | Excalidraw | |
|---|---|---|
| price | ~$8-16/seat/mo | Free |
| self-hostable | no | yes |
| license | proprietary | MIT |
| verified | — | 2026-08 |
| migration | — | easy effort |
free & open source (2)
Hand-drawn style whiteboard with live collab and endless canvas.
trade-offs: Fewer template/sticky-note frameworks
github →cheaper, but not open source (1)
Beautiful collaborative canvas SDK/app from the makers of the popular library.
trade-offs: Source-available (custom license) · Watermark on free tier
faq
What is the best free alternative to Miro (Starter/Business)?
Excalidraw is the top free option — Hand-drawn style whiteboard with live collab and endless canvas.
How much can I save by switching from Miro (Starter/Business)?
Miro (Starter/Business) costs ~$8-16/seat/mo, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $96/year per seat.
Can Miro (Starter/Business) be self-hosted?
Yes — Excalidraw and AFFiNE can be self-hosted for free.