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D-ID vs Mural

D-ID logo

D-ID

AI Tools

AI-powered talking avatar generation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mural logo

Mural

Remote Work

The digital workspace for visual collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: D-ID maximum video length capped at 5 minutes; Mural the free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one
  • They diverge on capability: D-ID covers Photo-to-video, Mural covers Infinite canvas.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which D-ID and Mural actually diverge.

Attributes where D-ID and Mural differ
AttributeD-IDMural
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryAI ToolsRemote Work
Founded20172011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in D-ID

  • Photo-to-video
  • Talking avatars
  • Voice cloning
  • API access
  • API access
  • ChatGPT integration
  • Web SDK
  • Api support

Only in Mural

  • Infinite canvas
  • Sticky notes
  • Shapes & connectors
  • Image uploads
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Voting & feedback
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

D-ID

  • AI video generation with digital avatarsnot Mural
  • Multilingual video creation in 120+ languagesnot Mural
  • API-driven video automationnot Mural

Mural

  • Running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboardnot D-ID
  • Mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed teamnot D-ID

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

D-ID

  • Maximum video length capped at 5 minutes
  • Image upload limited to 10 MB; JPEG, JPG, PNG formats only
  • Premium avatars unavailable on Lite plan

Mural

  • The free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one
  • Mural AI and the Zoom and Webex integrations require Team+ at $9.99 per member per month billed annually
  • SSO and the Okta, Azure and GitHub integrations are Business only at $17.99 per member per month
  • Multiple workspaces, SCIM, audit logs and enforced 2FA are Enterprise only with no published price

Pricing, plan by plan

D-ID

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the D-ID review.

Mural

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 mural
    • Basic shapes
    • File uploads
  • Team$16/month
    • Unlimited murals
    • Advanced templates
    • Team collaboration

Which should you pick?

Choose D-ID if

  • You need photo-to-video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want talking avatars.
D-ID review

Choose Mural if

  • You need infinite canvas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sticky notes.
Mural review

Questions people ask

Is D-ID or Mural better?
Neither clearly leads. D-ID starts at Free and Mural at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, D-ID or Mural?
D-ID starts at Free and Mural at Free.
Does D-ID or Mural run on more platforms?
D-ID runs on Web. Mural runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use D-ID for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is D-ID best used for?
D-ID is most often used for ai video generation with digital avatars, multilingual video creation in 120+ languages, api-driven video automation. Of those, ai video generation with digital avatars and multilingual video creation in 120+ languages are not what Mural is typically brought in for.
What can D-ID do that Mural cannot?
D-ID covers Photo-to-video, Talking avatars, Voice cloning, API access. Mural covers Infinite canvas, Sticky notes, Shapes & connectors, Image uploads. Both handle Web support.
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