Free Miro alternative
An infinite whiteboard, free and private.
Sketch mind maps, flowcharts, retrospectives and lesson plans on an endless canvas, start from 30 templates, and keep every board as a file in your own folder.
What you can do with openWorkstand
| If you use Miro for… | In openWorkstand, use |
|---|---|
| Sticky notes and templates | Sticky notes and 30 templates |
| Presenting | Frames presented as slides with a laser pointer |
| Exporting boards | PNG and SVG export |
| Diagrams and icons | Shapes, arrows, icons and stickers |
openWorkstand vs Miro: an honest comparison
Where each one is stronger. Last reviewed October 2026; products change, so check Miro’s own site for current details.
| Topic | Miro | openWorkstand |
|---|---|---|
| Account | An account is required. | Not needed.Stronger here |
| Where your boards are kept | In Miro’s cloud. | As .excalidraw files in your folder.Stronger here |
| Offline | Primarily online. | Yes, once the page has loaded.Stronger here |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes, built for live workshops with many participants.Stronger here | Single user; present your board or share the file. |
| Templates and integrations | Large template library and enterprise integrations.Stronger here | 30+ templates; shapes can become tasks in your projects. |
| Price | Free plan with limited editable boards; paid plans. | Free and unlimited boards.Stronger here |
| Connected workspace | Integrations with other tools. | Documents, spreadsheets, calendar, notes, tasks, projects, tables and whiteboards in one app, linked together. |
Why people choose openWorkstand
- No sign-up.
- Free unlimited boards.
- Hand-drawn style that keeps ideas loose.
- Files are saved in a folder on your own computer, never uploaded.
When Miro is the better choice
Miro is the better choice for real-time collaboration across large teams, permanent shared boards and enterprise integrations.
Miro is a trademark of its owner. openWorkstand is an independent project and is not affiliated with it.