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Miro vs Drawpile
Miro vs Drawpile
A side-by-side look at Miro (the paid SaaS) and Drawpile (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Miro | Drawpile | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Online whiteboard for workshops, retros and diagrams. | Collaborative drawing and painting in real time. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | GPL-3.0 |
| Pricing | Free up to 3 boards; Starter from $8/user/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 2/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | Android |
Ad slot — between tables
Best for
Real-time collaborative drawing on a shared canvas.
Drawpile strengths
- Real-time multi-user drawing.
- Self-host your own session server.
- Natural feel for artists and designers.
Drawpile weaknesses
- More painting-focused than diagramming.
- No sticky notes / Miro-style UX.
- Limited integrations.
What's the catch with Miro?
- Pricing scales with boards and seats.
- Cloud-only — no self-host for confidential workshops.
- Large boards can lag in the browser.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Miro: see Miro alternatives, or learn more about Drawpile on its project page.