Mural

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2011
Developer: MURAL
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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Overview

Mural is a visual collaboration platform that provides digital whiteboards for real-time and asynchronous team work. It supports ideation, brainstorming, planning, and workshops on a shared canvas. Targeted at teams in enterprises including 95% of Fortune 100 companies, it emphasizes structured collaboration tools over basic drawing.

Key Features

Digital Whiteboards - Infinite canvas for visual collaboration in real-time or asynchronously.
Content Library - Drag-and-drop library of saved content, templates, and sticky notes.
File Import - Import files from computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.
Templates - Pre-built templates for personas, workshops, and planning.
Collaboration Tools - Features for voting, commenting, and team alignment.
Mobile App - Capture and share inspiration on phone or tablet.
Profile Management - Edit name, photo, and display name for user profiles.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic whiteboards, limited templates, and collaboration for small teams.
Starter	$9/user/month (billed annually)	Unlimited boards, more templates, and basic integrations.
Business	$17/user/month (billed annually)	Advanced security, admin controls, and SSO.
Enterprise	Custom	Dedicated support, unlimited guests, and custom integrations.

Platforms & Requirements

Web-based with native apps for iOS and Android. No desktop native apps; web version requires modern browser. Mobile apps focus on viewing and light editing.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Google Drive
Dropbox
OneDrive
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Jira
API access

Alternatives

App	Difference
Miro	Similar whiteboard features but stronger in diagramming and free tier limits.
Lucidspark	More emphasis on structured brainstorming with affinity diagramming.
Microsoft Whiteboard	Free and integrated with Microsoft ecosystem but fewer templates.
FigJam	Tied to Figma design workflow with simpler interface.

Reputation

Mural is recognized for enterprise adoption and structured templates aiding workshops. Users praise real-time collaboration and mobile access. Criticisms include higher pricing for advanced features and occasional performance issues with large boards.

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