Abstract vs. Miro

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Abstract
Score 4.1 out of 10
N/A
Abstract, from the company of the same name headquartered in San Francisco, offers a collaboration tool for developers and others, featuring a version controlled master file set and approval workflow.N/A
Miro
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
Miro provides a visual workspace for innovation, where distributed teams can build the future together. MIro counts more than 80 million users, who improve product development, speed up time to market, and ensure that new products deliver on customer needs.
$10
per month per user
Pricing
AbstractMiro
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
1. Free - To discover what Miro can do. Always free
$0
2. Starter - Unlimited and private boards with essential features
$8
per month (billed annually) per user
3. Business - Scales collaboration with advanced features and security
$16
per month (billed annually) per user
4. Enterprise - For work across the entire organization, with support, security and control, to scale
contact sales
annual billing per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AbstractMiro
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsMonthly billing also available at $10 per month for the Starter plan, or $20 for the Business plan.
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Community Pulse
AbstractMiro
Considered Both Products
Abstract

No answer on this topic

Miro
Chose Miro
Miro is very good but as it’s not a full design software it can’t be compared too closely to Figma. Very good for collaboration and presentation of designs rather than the design work itself.
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
AbstractMiro
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Abstract
7.8
4 Ratings
1% below category average
Miro
-
Ratings
Workflow Automation7.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Search8.93 Ratings00 Ratings
Communication
Comparison of Communication features of Product A and Product B
Abstract
8.7
4 Ratings
8% above category average
Miro
-
Ratings
Chat10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Discussions8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase7.62 Ratings00 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Abstract
8.1
4 Ratings
0% above category average
Miro
-
Ratings
Versioning10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Document collaboration8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
Access control6.24 Ratings00 Ratings
Advanced security features6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Device sync9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
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AbstractMiro
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Troop Messenger
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Score 9.8 out of 10
Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
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Score 8.6 out of 10
Enterprises
HCL Connections
HCL Connections
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Score 8.6 out of 10
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User Ratings
AbstractMiro
Likelihood to Recommend
2.1
(4 ratings)
9.1
(5149 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(126 ratings)
Usability
7.0
(1 ratings)
8.4
(86 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(9 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
8.8
(4 ratings)
6.9
(34 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.7
(4 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(3449 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(4 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(3790 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(9 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
AbstractMiro
Likelihood to Recommend
Abstract
  • Large teams with dedicated design operations support
  • UX managers that want a facilitated workflow for their teams
  • Disciplined teams of individual contributors that want to adopt a process in their UI workflow
  • Cross-discipline teams that want a central collaboration space for reviewing and critiquing UI artifacts
  • If your files are named "FOR-REALS_FINAL_FINAL_FINAL_Super-Important-Project (copy).sketch"
  • If you're managing multiple pattern libraries
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Miro
I really like Miro and I haven't found a tool similar to it (Mural, Box Whiteboard, etc.) that are as user-friendly and have the tools and aesthetic that Miro has. We've used it extensively over the last several years and I love being able to quickly start a new board and immediately start using it to brainstorm or create frameworks, visuals, processes, etc. that will support my team.
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Pros
Abstract
  • Versioning for desginers
  • Collaboration between team members
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Miro
  • Ease of use, including access controls and sharing
  • Real-time collaboration on expansive digital spaces (e.g. boards)
  • Structure of Teams and Projects, allowing access across multiple organisations
  • Ability to link directly to areas of the board, when sharing key topics to others
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Cons
Abstract
  • Asset exports are not as great as Zeplin and others.
  • Filtering within files.
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Miro
  • The feature set is a reach, but if there is one thing I would change, it is the prebuilt templates. In some cases, I wanted to visualize something but could not find a suitable template. Investing in a more extensive library of templates could be beneficial. For example, a product manager may not be as good as a designer at creating a vivid combination of colors as a designer can. Still, in many cases, while the PM is working, they either don't have enough design support or can't wait for the task to be prioritized.
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Likelihood to Renew
Abstract
No answers on this topic
Miro
There is no other tool like Miro for process Mapping in particular. I've tried PowerPoint, Word, and other programs, but when collaborating virtually on how to improve a process, Miro has all of the tools and more to enable successful mapping. The colors, different types of shapes and text books, along with the ability to integrate different documents and other functionality, make it ideal for this purpose. In a virtual world, it's a must-have.
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Usability
Abstract
Abstract has a difficult learning curve. If a feature-branch workflow is new to you, then it will take some getting used to. They make a lot of updates to the interface and these feature releases get ahead of their documentation. They rely heavily on an excellent customer support team and are present on various Slack channels to help design professionals with issues.
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Miro
It's pretty easy to use. My gripes are with some small idiosyncrasies with selection behavior with objects and editing text. When I move an object, it automatically de-selects it when I am not done with it. I have to click to select again. Text control is challenging and could be improved. It could use a little more styling capability. It's also weird that it behaves differently in a shape then when using the text tool.
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Reliability and Availability
Abstract
No answers on this topic
Miro
I only give a 9/10 because of the speed at which it loads. I have never experienced issues with Miro logging me out early, or some other technical issue causing the program to crash, or even it just loading in perpetuity without ever actually coming up (unlike other programs such as SFDC). It take a minute for all of my boards to come up after I click on it in my favorites, but besides that, it's all good.
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Performance
Abstract
No answers on this topic
Miro
I took the loading quickly to be related to availability which I commented on before, so ditto with those comment on load time here. Although to reemphasize, Miro doesn't crash or just refuse to load like some other programs. The weak point of Miro for me is integration of files like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint (especially the later two). When you embed these, it gets slow, and complicated to bring them up while you're in the application.
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Support Rating
Abstract
Abstract by nature is complex and has to respond to whatever changes in Sketch. So there are frequent issues. Support can be slow to respond and are not always helpful, but they are quick to find and patch the bugs. Overall, it's not the best support, but it hasn't been detrimental.
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Miro
The support staff at Miro are fantastic. Whenever I have had an issue, they have been timely and helpful with their response. They are also very knowledgeable and go out of their way to not only help, but offer proactive training sessions on different topics and new functionality so everyone can try it out.
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Online Training
Abstract
No answers on this topic
Miro
There was a series of webinars which Miro hosted with our organization that went over the basics, then progressively became more advanced with additional sections. The instructors were knowledgeable, and provided examples throughout the sessions, as well as answered peoples' questions. There was ample time and experience on the calls to cover a range of topics. The instructors were also very friendly and sociable, as well as honest. Of course Miro isn't a "God-tool" that does absolutely everything, but the instructors were aware and emphasized the strengths where Miro had them and sincerely accepted feedback.
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Implementation Rating
Abstract
No answers on this topic
Miro
I wasn't part of an official implementation of Miro, but I was the first teacher in my district to start using Miro (back when it was called Realtime Board); bringing it into our school and teaching teachers how it can be used has been relatively painless. I think it was easier for me as Miro was growing and improving while I was sharing Miro with others. Now, there are a lot of features and uses to cover that I've been able to learn and master in smaller pieces over time.
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Alternatives Considered
Abstract
I purchased and administer Abstract. It was requested by our design department who evaluated it.
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Miro
Miro feels more straightforward to use than Figma, although Figma has much deeper prototyping functionality. I see them as different tools. Notion is better for storing documentation and creating timelines. Miro could do something here - places to store important documents, etc.- and potentially be more than a brainstorming tool.
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Scalability
Abstract
No answers on this topic
Miro
Miro is great for scaling. In every department and subdivision across my entire organization, there is someone using it. From Sales to marketing, to manufacturing and operations; and even in legal and finance, there isn't a process or a department that is not using Miro, and if they aren't, they're missing out! Even at the highest to the lowest levels of the organization, it is essential for virtual collaboration.
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Return on Investment
Abstract
  • Single source of truth for the team.
  • Could quickly get expensive with corporate accounts.
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Miro
  • Greater alignment on company-wide initiatives by allowing for quick, easy, yet comperhensive visuals to aid communication about complex and broad topics
  • Allows our company to support a hybrid work model by providing a virtual equivalent (scratch that - improvement) to whiteboards for sharing thoughts and collaborating effectively with peers
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ScreenShots

Miro Screenshots

Screenshot of Miro's design sprint templates, used to solve big challenges, create new products or improve existing ones.Screenshot of the Sprint Planning features in Miro, that assists Development Teams in creating a transparent understanding of what can be built and how. Users can run sprints and turn a team into creative and active participants. Today, many organizations use Agile tools to manage software development and other non-IT projects.Screenshot of the PI Planning Template that brings teams toward one vision of what stories to develop. Used to manage a backlog, increase productivity, and build the foundation for a successful PI Planning event. Miro’s PI Planning Template helps to get an overview of any PI Planning event, with step-by-step frames to guide the process.Screenshot of diagrams, concept maps, and system mapping templates used to communicate complex flows and create a shared understanding. Users can check off all the essential steps of the diagramming process and gain a complete overview of operations with Miro's diagramming templates collection.