Miro
Procreate
| Feature | Miro | Procreate |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | From $12.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, product-teams, remote-teams, facilitators | digital-artists, illustrators, concept-artists, hobbyists |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Whiteboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Voting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Digital Painting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Brushes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Layers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Animation Assist | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Lapse | ✗ | ✓ |
| Color Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
| Apple Pencil Support | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Miro Pros
- Infinite canvas
- Great for workshops
- Templates
- Integrations
✗ Miro Cons
- Can be slow with large boards
- Free plan limited
- Learning curve
✓ Procreate Pros
- One-time purchase price (no subscription)
- Incredibly responsive and natural brush engine
- Massive brush library with custom brush creation
- Animation assist for frame-by-frame animation
✗ Procreate Cons
- iPad-only (no desktop or Android version)
- No vector support (raster only)
- Limited text and layout tools
The Verdict
Miro is built for designers and product teams, with a focus on whiteboard and templates. Procreate targets digital artists and illustrators and leads with digital-painting and brushes.
Pricing is close: Miro starts at $8/mo versus $12.99/mo for Procreate — not a deciding factor on its own.
Miro has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Procreate requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Procreate offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Miro takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Procreate has a slight overall edge — but if infinite canvas matters most to you, Miro may still be the right call.
