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Indie alternatives to Miro

5 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Miro does, 5 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
AFFiNE	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
Kosmik	Free plan	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows
Milanote	Free plan	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
tldraw	Free plan	–	–	Web
Whimsical	Free plan	–	–	Web

The alternatives

1. AFFiNE

Open-source workspace combining docs, whiteboards and databases

A local-first, open-source app where documents and an infinite whiteboard canvas live together, with database views. For individuals and teams wanting a Notion and Miro style tool they can self-host.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted · Website ↗

2. Kosmik

Visual canvas for research with a built-in browser

A whiteboard-style app with a built-in web browser and PDF reader for collecting and organizing research visually. For designers, students and researchers.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows · Website ↗

3. Milanote

Visual boards for organizing creative projects

A tool for arranging notes, images, links and tasks on visual boards, used for mood boards, planning and creative projects.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android · Website ↗

4. tldraw

Free, simple online whiteboard

A free online collaborative whiteboard for sketching diagrams and ideas, also available as an SDK for developers building canvas apps.

Free plan · Web · Website ↗

5. Whimsical

Flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs in one place

A visual collaboration tool for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, sticky notes and docs. For product and design teams thinking visually.

Free plan · Web · Website ↗

Questions

Is there a free alternative to Miro?

Yes. 5 of the 5 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: AFFiNE, Kosmik, Milanote, tldraw and 1 more.

Is there an open-source alternative to Miro?

AFFiNE is open source.

Can I self-host an alternative to Miro?

Yes: AFFiNE can run on your own server.

Which Miro alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?

On Mac: AFFiNE, Kosmik and Milanote. On Windows: AFFiNE, Kosmik and Milanote. On Linux: AFFiNE. On iPhone and iPad: AFFiNE and Milanote. On Android: AFFiNE and Milanote.

What makes these alternatives to Miro “indie”?

They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Miro.

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