Software · head to head
Miro Education vs Brilliant
Miro Education
Software
Visual collaboration platform for interactive learning
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- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Miro Education free Student plan is capped at 10 team members and expires after 2 years; Brilliant requires active daily engagement to maintain learning streaks, which can feel gamified
- They diverge on capability: Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, Brilliant covers Interactive lessons.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Miro Education and Brilliant actually diverge.
| Attribute | Miro Education | Brilliant |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
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 Miro Education
- Infinite canvas
- Real-time collaboration
- Templates
- Video chat
- Presentation mode
- Timer
- Voting
- Sticky notes
Only in Brilliant
- Interactive lessons
- Problem-solving
- Daily challenges
- Progress tracking
- Guided paths
- Offline access
- Mobile learning
- Mobile apps
Both cover
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Miro Education
- Classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagramsnot Brilliant
Brilliant
- Math learningnot Miro Education
- Science educationnot Miro Education
- Programming basicsnot Miro Education
- Problem-solving skillsnot Miro Education
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Miro Education
- Free Student plan is capped at 10 team members and expires after 2 years
- Institution plan pricing is custom and quote only, described only as starting at 50% off the regular price
Brilliant
- Requires active daily engagement to maintain learning streaks, which can feel gamified
- Premium subscription needed for full course access; basic free tier is limited
- Focuses only on STEM subjects; no humanities or social sciences
- Interactive nature requires more time commitment than passive video learning
Pricing, plan by plan
Miro Education
Free- Free for EducationFree
- Unlimited boards
- Basic templates
- Collaboration
- Education Plan$undefined/month
- Admin controls
- SSO
- LMS integration
Brilliant
Free- Premium Monthly$24.99/month
- Access to all 90+ courses
- No ads
- Premium Annual$150/year
- Access to all 90+ courses
- No ads
Which should you pick?
Choose Miro Education if
- You need infinite canvas.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
- You also want real-time collaboration.
Choose Brilliant if
- You need interactive lessons.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want problem-solving.
Questions people ask
- Is Miro Education or Brilliant better?
- Neither clearly leads. Miro Education starts at Free and Brilliant at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Miro Education or Brilliant?
- Miro Education starts at Free and Brilliant at Free.
- Does Miro Education or Brilliant run on more platforms?
- Miro Education runs on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS. Brilliant runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Miro Education for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Miro Education best used for?
- Miro Education is most often used for classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagrams. Of those, classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagrams is not what Brilliant is typically brought in for.
- What can Miro Education do that Brilliant cannot?
- Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, Real-time collaboration, Templates, Video chat. Brilliant covers Interactive lessons, Problem-solving, Daily challenges, Progress tracking. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Brilliant: Does Brilliant offer offline learning?
Yes. The Brilliant mobile app allows users to download lessons and learn without internet connection.
SourceBrilliant: Is there a free tier for Brilliant?
Yes. Brilliant offers a free basic tier with access to some courses. K-12 teachers and their students can qualify for free Premium access.
SourceBrilliant: What subject areas does Brilliant cover?
Brilliant covers over 90 courses across mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and data science, taught by experts from MIT, Harvard, Google, and Microsoft.
SourceBrilliant: How does Brilliant's teaching approach differ from video lectures?
Brilliant emphasizes active learning through interactive problem-solving rather than passive video watching, similar to Duolingo's gamified approach.
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