Miro is a cloud-based collaborative whiteboard, priced per seat from $8/member/month on the Starter plan up to custom Enterprise pricing, with every workspace member counted toward the bill on paid plans. Teams that want an unlimited number of collaborators without per-seat costs, or that want to self-host their whiteboard data, look at open-source alternatives.
Excalidraw is the open-source option here — a hand-drawn-style virtual whiteboard with real-time collaboration that can be self-hosted with no per-user licensing.
FAQ
Is there a free, open-source alternative to Miro?
Yes. Excalidraw is open source and free to self-host.
What's the best open-source alternative to Miro?
Excalidraw is the standout option for real-time collaborative whiteboarding without Miro's per-seat pricing.
What are the top open-source alternatives to Miro?
Browse all open-source alternatives to Miro above, or explore the full Collaboration category for more options.