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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Miro

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AMiro is a web-based Collaborative Whiteboard platform that provides teams with an infinite digital canvas for visual planning, diagramming, and workflow mapping. The platform integrates a spatial user interface with automated drawing tools and natural-language processing (NLP) to structure freeform ideas into defined project workflows and database schemas.

    $10

    per month per user

    Optimal

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AOptimal Workshop, a company in New Zealand, offers their suite of user research tools on a subscription basis, including the Treejack information architecture tool, OptimalSort card sorting test, Chalkmark first-click testing, and other tools.

    $2,388

    per year

    Pricing
    MiroOptimal
    Editions & Modules
    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
    Starter
    $2388
    per year
    Enterprise
    Custom
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MiroOptimal
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    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
    MiroOptimal
    Considered Both Products
    Miro
    Chose Miro
    Miro seems to have built enough of a base so I don't need to worry too much if anyone in professional context has never used it before. Optimal and Mural don't seem to have that base.
    Incentivized
    Chose Miro
    Miro definitely is more of an all-in-one space for my research analysis than other tools I've tried to use. Previously I would have parts of a research project spread out across word documents, excel sheets, PowerPoints and note taking programs but with Miro everything exists …
    Incentivized
    Chose Miro
    OW is quite pricy in comparison to Miro and it doesn't provide nearly 1/3 of the value and ease of use that Miro does. Miro provides real-time collaboration tools which OW does not and serves more as a glorified notepad w/ some good tagging features.
    Incentivized
    Chose Miro
    I've used Mural before in training as a guest user, and I've found that the user experience seems to be easier than with Miro. Looking at Klaxoon, I used it a few times as a guest user and I liked it, especially the feature of being able to follow the facilitator of the session …
    Incentivized
    Optimal Workshop
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    6201 Answers
    89%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    4106 Answers
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    6244 Answers
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    2536 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    2711 Answers
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Best Alternatives
    MiroOptimal
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
    Score9 out of 10
    Dovetail
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
    Score9 out of 10
    UserTesting
    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    MiroOptimal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (6389 ratings)
    9.0
    (11 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.2
    (199 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (770 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (24 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.6
    (24 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.1
    (71 ratings)
    8.9
    (3 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    5.9
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.6
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.9
    (3660 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.6
    (19 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.0
    (4001 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.8
    (24 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    6.9
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.1
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MiroOptimal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Miro
    We work on a lot of materials across different media. Sketches could be on real paper and later scanned, or on iPad and photoshops. Prototypes could be digital CAD models or 3D-printed models and later captured with cameras. Renderings be in another programs. So having Miro as whiteboard and being able to put all kind of materials (in forms of pictures or links) in one place and arrange them in a structural way is a huge productivity advantage for us.
    Incentivized
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    Optimal Workshop
    Optimal Workshop is great for UX testing for those with a budget to do so. This may be a little on the expensive side for smaller businesses, but definitely not anything crazy expensive. The insights that you get out of these tests are invaluable and can be the difference between launching a site and succeeding/failing.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Miro
    • Offer excellent structure to our meetings and planning sessions.
    • Impressive collaboration tools.
    • The range of available templates makes it easy to start working without starting from scratch.
    • Great for pulling ideas in a more visual way.
    • Simple to create interactive presentations.
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    Optimal Workshop
    • Tree Testing - it is a very simple and easy to use system, that provides the data needed from a tree test
    • Card sorting - provides a system for users to participate in navigation menu layouts. We looked into several options, but this seemed very intuitive for users.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Miro
    • Sometimes locating information on a bigger board is quite difficult as the information starts to look less sorted. So there can be a little bit of improvement in terms of bigger boards
    • Complex features are hard to navigate and implement without a proper hand. A little bit of intuitivity can help fix that, especially for beginners
    • In my opinion, a few more formatting tools for a legal workflow would really be a great add on
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    Optimal Workshop
    • The recruitment panelists are not professional, nor do they take the tasks seriously. You are going to get a lot of bad data.
    • They are HQ'd outside the US and must have a small team because the customer service is the absolute WORST I've experienced in their industry.
    • They pride themselves on documentation, but when they fail to document something they blame the customer for the mistake.
    • There are way too many limitations with the tool after you launch, limited integrations, and poor survey questionnaire options. The tool itself is far too basic for most sites, especially B2B.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Miro
    Miro saves my day. I would spend at least 4x more time on documenting my projects and work without this tool. It support my day to day role and helps me be successful while saving my capacity. It is not only very easy to start working on it without additional training required, but also adapts to any use case that I might need to implement
    Incentivized
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    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Miro
    What elevates usability for me is how easily the software keeps everyone on the same page during the live session. When a team member is explaining a complex diagram, I can simply click on their avatar to instantly track their cursor and see the exact same perspective they are looking at, which is awesome.
    Incentivized
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    Optimal Workshop
    I would rate Optimal Workshop's overall usability 9 out of 10 due to several key factors. Firstly, the platform has a user-friendly interface makes navigation straightforward, even for first-time users. The tools and features are well-organized, ensuring users can quickly find what they need without unnecessary complexity. Secondly, the platform is highly intuitive, meaning users can easily understand how to perform tasks without extensive guidance. This is supported by clear and concise instructions throughout the application, reducing the learning curve significantly.
    Additionally, the learnability of Optimal Workshop is exceptional. New users can become proficient in a short amount of time, thanks to its well-thought-out design and helpful onboarding materials. Even more advanced features are presented in a way that feels approachable and manageable. Finally, the platform supports a seamless workflow, allowing users to focus on their research or tasks rather than struggling with the software. These qualities collectively make Optimal Workshop a reliable and efficient tool for many projects, justifying its high usability rating.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Miro
    I have not encountered events where Miro is not available. It is quite nice and reliable to be fair, even on my freemium version (startup) I don't have reliability issues. It does have sometimes where the screen refresh or "freezes" or "consumes a lot of data" and we have to rewind windows and the likes, this instances are very less
    Incentivized
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    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Miro
    We have never reached out to or contacted support because Miro's platform has been incredibly intuitive and user-friendly. The comprehensive resources available, such as tutorials, documentation, and community forums, have provided all the guidance we needed. The seamless integration with our existing tools and the reliability of the platform have ensured that we rarely encounter issues that require external assistance. This self-sufficiency has allowed us to focus more on our projects and collaboration without interruptions. Overall, our experience with Miro has been smooth and efficient, eliminating the need for additional support
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    Optimal Workshop
    We’ve never had to use much of their support services since the platform is very easy to use, we have however needed to transfer ownership between team members due to people leaving or other circumstances. Under those situations, the support offered to us has been been very quick and efficient and we never had to nudge them much to get the job done.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Miro
    Easy to learn, Miro has a series of videos on YouTube that effectively taught this program to my team members and me. The program is drag-and-drop and works excellently. People pick up on how to use it efficiently, and it's great for organizing ideas more freely. This product is more challenging for some older audiences who are not accustomed to using a touchpad, but for most, it was very easy to use.
    Incentivized
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    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Miro
    I like that Miro is something that anyone from any department can pick up, use and understand. You do not need specific domain knowledge. Miro has clean UI so running complex exercises becomes easier and can be easily shared across tools/platforms. Managing large number of participants on Miro is easier. FigJam on the other side is simpler and suits the needs of quick and simple brainstorm
    Incentivized
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    Optimal Workshop
    For the price as it is very convenient for first-time beginners, its intuitiveness both for the one who is designing the activities and for those who have to interact with them. The fact that it collects and gathers the data into insights of the overall responses collected by all users.
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    Scalability
    Miro
    Maybe is possible now so... Could be useful to manage in some way source code for the projects? not to edit so when we make solutions with different components in MIro, maybe each component could redirect to the source code of this component
    Incentivized
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    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Miro
    • Miro has helped increase productivity within teams because all the brainstorming, planning, and collaborative tasks can now be done within one tool.
    • Conversations about projects and decision-making processes are now quicker, allowing teams to plan and document their work much faster.
    • Working remotely has become much better because everyone can collaborate through Miro, eliminating communication gaps.
    • It has become easier to create documentation and follow up on meetings, saving time during the process.
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    Optimal Workshop
    • Optimal Workshop has had a positive impact on investigating information architecture on several websites.
    • Optimal Workshop has helped investigated the labeling on several websites.
    • Optimal Workshop has also support in the investigation of UX in navigations.
    Incentivized
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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.