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Miro
Overview
What Miro is
Miro is a cloud-based visual collaboration tool built around an infinite, zoomable canvas that many people can work on at the same time. It is often described as an online whiteboard for distributed and hybrid teams.
Teams use it for brainstorming, diagramming, wireframing, journey mapping, retrospectives, and workshops, replacing the physical whiteboards and sticky notes of an in-person meeting room.
How it works
Content lives on a shared board that updates live for everyone. Contributors add sticky notes, shapes, connectors, text, images, and frames, and can leave comments or vote on ideas during a session.
Miro ships with hundreds of templates — flowcharts, mind maps, Kanban boards, and more — plus integrations with tools like Jira, Slack, Figma, and Google Workspace so boards connect to existing workflows.
When to use it
Miro is well suited to early, exploratory work: kickoff sessions, discovery, information architecture, process mapping, and any time a team needs to think together visually rather than in a document.
It has a free tier with a limited number of editable boards, with paid plans for larger teams and admin controls. For high-fidelity UI design, teams usually pair it with a dedicated tool like Figma rather than using Miro alone.
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FAQ
Miro — common questions
What is Miro used for?
Miro is used for visual collaboration — brainstorming, diagramming, wireframing, process and journey mapping, and running workshops or retrospectives. Distributed teams use its infinite canvas as a shared online whiteboard where everyone can contribute in real time.
Is Miro free?
Miro offers a free plan that includes a limited number of editable boards and core features, which suits small teams and trials. Paid plans add unlimited boards, advanced features, admin controls, and more integrations for larger organizations.
What is the difference between Miro and Figma?
Miro is a broad visual collaboration whiteboard for brainstorming, diagramming, and workshops, while Figma is a specialized interface-design tool for high-fidelity UI and prototypes. Teams often use Miro for early planning and Figma for detailed design work.
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