Miro
Squarespace
| Feature | Miro | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | From $16/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, product-teams, remote-teams, facilitators | creatives, photographers, artists, small-businesses, restaurants |
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
| Whiteboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ecommerce | ✗ | ✓ |
| Blogging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Seo | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Miro Pros
- Infinite canvas
- Great for workshops
- Templates
- Integrations
✗ Miro Cons
- Can be slow with large boards
- Free plan limited
- Learning curve
✓ Squarespace Pros
- Most beautiful templates in the industry
- All-in-one (domain, email, analytics)
- Great for portfolios and creative brands
- Excellent blogging platform
✗ Squarespace Cons
- Less flexible than Webflow or WordPress
- No free tier (14-day trial only)
- Transaction fees unless on Commerce plans
The Verdict
Miro is built for designers and product teams, with a focus on whiteboard and templates. Squarespace targets creatives and photographers and leads with templates and ecommerce.
On pricing, Miro is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8/mo compared to $16/mo for Squarespace. That $8/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Miro has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Squarespace requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Squarespace offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Miro takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
