Software · head to head
Gather vs Mural
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Gather no native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only; Mural the free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one
- They diverge on capability: Gather covers Proximity video chat, Mural covers Infinite canvas.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gather and Mural actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Gather
- Proximity video chat
- Customizable spaces
- Interactive objects
- Screen sharing
- Calendar
- Google Workspace
- Desktop support
Only in Mural
- Infinite canvas
- Sticky notes
- Shapes & connectors
- Image uploads
- Real-time collaboration
- Templates
- Voting & feedback
- Microsoft Teams
Both cover
- Slack
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Gather
- VR Gamingnot Mural
- AR Marketingnot Mural
- Virtual Trainingnot Mural
- 3D Visualizationnot Mural
- Immersive Experiencesnot Mural
Mural
- Running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboardnot Gather
- Mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed teamnot Gather
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Gather
- No native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only
- Limited API documentation compared to enterprise competitors
- Scaling large virtual offices can impact performance
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
Gather
Free- 30-Day TrialFree
- Up to 50 team members
- All features included
- Meetings and chat
- Essential$12/month
- All features
- Meeting recordings starting at 20 hours
- Meeting transcriptions starting at 30 hours
Mural
Free- FreeFree
- 1 mural
- Basic shapes
- File uploads
- Team$16/month
- Unlimited murals
- Advanced templates
- Team collaboration
Which should you pick?
Choose Gather if
- You need proximity video chat.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want customizable spaces.
Choose Mural if
- You need infinite canvas.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want sticky notes.
Questions people ask
- Is Gather or Mural better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gather 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, Gather or Mural?
- Gather starts at Free and Mural at Free.
- Does Gather or Mural run on more platforms?
- Gather runs on Web. Mural runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Gather for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Gather best used for?
- Gather is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Mural is typically brought in for.
- What can Gather do that Mural cannot?
- Gather covers Proximity video chat, Customizable spaces, Interactive objects, Screen sharing. Mural covers Infinite canvas, Sticky notes, Shapes & connectors, Image uploads. Both handle Slack, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Gather: What is a free trial of Gather like?
Gather offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required that includes up to 50 team members and access to all features including meetings, chat, AI meeting notes, and full office customization.
SourceGather: How does Gather reduce meeting load?
Gather recreates natural office dynamics through spatial audio and proximity-based interactions, allowing colleagues to bump into each other and have quick conversations without scheduled calls. Teams report shorter, more organic conversations that wrap up in under 10 minutes.
SourceGather: What platforms and devices does Gather support?
Gather works on web browsers and integrates with Slack and Google Chat. The platform supports audio/video calls, screen sharing, and custom workspace design.
SourceGather: Does Gather work offline?
Gather is a web-based platform that requires an internet connection to function, though it emphasizes quick connection and low bandwidth requirements compared to traditional video conferencing.
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