Miro
Notion
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, product-teams, remote-teams, facilitators | startups, students, freelancers, small-teams |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
| Whiteboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Databases | ✗ | ✓ |
| Kanban | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Wikis | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Assistant | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Miro Pros
- Infinite canvas
- Great for workshops
- Templates
- Integrations
✗ Miro Cons
- Can be slow with large boards
- Free plan limited
- Learning curve
✓ Notion Pros
- Extremely flexible
- Great free tier
- Powerful databases
- Template marketplace
✗ Notion Cons
- Slow with large pages
- Steep learning curve
- Offline support limited
The Verdict
Miro is best for designers and product-teams who need infinite canvas. Notion is ideal for startups and students looking for extremely flexible. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.