Online collaborative whiteboard for teams. Free plan limits to 3 boards, then $8-$16/member/mo — but Miro Assist AI, guest access restrictions, and board limits create hidden costs.
Advertised Price
$0
/month
Estimated True Cost
$16
/month (typical usage)
Surprise Factor
N/A×
more than expected
Confidence
73%
Data source: manual
What the pricing page doesn't tell you
Free plan restricts to 3 editable boards total. Once filled, existing boards must be deleted to create new ones. Teams doing regular workshops or brainstorming hit this limit in week one.
Trigger: boards > 3
+$0
/monthly
Miro Assist (AI-powered diagramming, mind mapping, sticky note generation) requires Business plan ($16/member/mo) or a separate AI add-on. Not available on Free or Starter plans.
Trigger: aiFeatures > 0
+$8
/monthly
Free plan has no guest access. Starter allows limited external guests (day passes). Full guest collaboration requires Business at $16/member/mo. Agencies collaborating with clients need Business minimum.
Trigger: guests > 0
+$8
/monthly
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Key Limits | Overage Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Free | $0 | $0 |
| No overages |
StarterPOPULAR per user | $8 | $8 |
| No overages |
Business per user | $16 | $16 |
| No overages |
Miro Free gives 3 editable boards with unlimited team members (but only editors count). Starter at $8/member/mo adds unlimited boards and private boards. Business at $16/member/mo adds advanced features like voting, timer, and Jira integration. Enterprise has custom pricing with SSO and compliance features. Miro Assist AI is a separate add-on, guest access is restricted, and the free 3-board limit forces upgrades fast.
Mirooffers a free plan, but with significant restrictions. Here's exactly what you get — and what forces you to upgrade.
⚠️ When you'll need to upgrade:
Most teams outgrow the free plan within 1-3 months. The first paid tier (Starter) costs $8/mo.
Mirocharges per user. Here's what your team will actually pay at different sizes.
| Team Size | Starter | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $8/mo | $16/mo |
| 3 users | $24/mo | $48/mo |
| 5 users | $40/mo | $80/mo |
| 10 users | $80/mo | $160/mo |
| 25 users | $200/mo | $400/mo |
| 50 users | $400/mo | $800/mo |
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