Miro
Obsidian
| Feature | Miro | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | Free / from $4/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, product-teams, remote-teams, facilitators | researchers, writers, developers, knowledge-workers |
| Founded | 2011 | 2020 |
| Whiteboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Voting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown | ✗ | ✓ |
| Backlinks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Graph View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Themes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Canvas | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Miro Pros
- Infinite canvas
- Great for workshops
- Templates
- Integrations
✗ Miro Cons
- Can be slow with large boards
- Free plan limited
- Learning curve
✓ Obsidian Pros
- 100% offline
- Local-first
- Plugin ecosystem
- Graph view
- Free for personal use
✗ Obsidian Cons
- No real-time collaboration
- Steep learning curve
- Mobile app is basic
The Verdict
Miro is best for designers and product-teams who need infinite canvas. Obsidian is ideal for researchers and writers looking for 100% offline. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.