Miro is a powerful, online visual collaboration platform that enables users to create and collaborate on diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, and more.
- Miro offers various pricing plans, including a free basic plan and several paid plans with additional features.
It is not an open-source platform and cannot be self-hosted.
Some of the use cases of Miro for individuals, non-profits, and social justice organizations are:
- Brainstorming: Use Miro to brainstorm ideas and collaborate with team members in real-time.
- Project planning: Create project timelines, roadmaps, and Gantt charts to manage projects effectively.
- Workshops & training: Conduct virtual workshops, training sessions, and onboarding processes using Miro’s interactive canvas.
- UX/UI design: Design and test user interfaces, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Strategy & decision-making: Develop organizational strategies, SWOT analyses, and decision trees.
Features vs. Benefits Table
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Real-time collaboration | Work together with team members and see changes instantly. |
| Unlimited canvas | Never run out of space to create and explore ideas. |
| Pre-built templates | Save time and start with a template for various use cases. |
| In-app video chat | Communicate with team members without leaving the platform. |
| Integrations | Connect Miro with popular tools like Slack, Trello, and more. |
| Presentation mode | Share your work and present it professionally to stakeholders. |
Cost Benefit Table
| Service Provider | Free Plan | Paid Plans | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miro | Yes | Starting at $8/user/mo | Real-time collaboration, templates, integrations |
| Lucidchart | Yes | Starting at $7.95/user/mo | Real-time collaboration, templates, integrations |
| Whimsical | Yes | Starting at $10/user/mo | Real-time collaboration, templates, integrations |
| Microsoft Visio | No | Starting at $5/user/mo | Templates, integrations, extensive shape library |
How to Install and Use Miro
- Visit the Miro website at https://miro.com and click on “Sign Up” to create a new account.
- Choose your preferred sign-up method (email, Google, Microsoft, Slack, or Apple).
- Once signed up, access the Miro dashboard, where you can create new boards or explore existing templates.
- Click on the “+” icon to create a new board or select a template from the template library.
- Customize the board by adding shapes, text, images, and connectors.
- Invite team members to collaborate on the board by clicking the “Share” button.
- Use the in-app video chat, comments, and presentation mode to communicate and present your work effectively.
With Miro, individuals, non-profits, and social justice organizations can visually collaborate, ideate, and communicate to enhance their workflow and achieve their goals.