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Miro Education vs SkySafari

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Miro Education

Education

Visual collaboration platform for interactive learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SkySafari

Education

Astronomy app sold in three tiered editions, from a cheap star chart to telescope control

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Miro Education has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Miro Education student plan limited to 2 years duration; SkySafari the three tiers are separate purchases, so upgrading from Basic to Plus or Pro later means buying again rather than paying the price difference.
  • They diverge on capability: Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, SkySafari covers Tiered editions.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Miro Education and SkySafari actually diverge.

Attributes where Miro Education and SkySafari differ
AttributeMiro EducationSkySafari
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumOne-time purchase per tier
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOSiOS, Android, macOS
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education).

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 SkySafari

  • Tiered editions
  • Telescope control
  • Large object catalogue
  • Event finder
  • Observing log
  • Time control

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 SkySafari

SkySafari

  • An amateur astronomer with a motorised telescope mount who needs live control from a phone or tabletnot Miro Education
  • A serious hobbyist who wants a deep-sky catalogue far larger than a casual sky map app providesnot Miro Education
  • Someone planning an observing session who wants an event finder for conjunctions and eclipsesnot Miro Education
  • A buyer choosing Basic first as a cheap star chart with no intention of telescope controlnot Miro Education

Where each one falls short

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

Miro Education

  • Student plan limited to 2 years duration
  • Institution plan pricing starts at 50% discount but no base price published
  • Lower tiers have limited AI credits

SkySafari

  • The three tiers are separate purchases, so upgrading from Basic to Plus or Pro later means buying again rather than paying the price difference.
  • Even the Basic tier costs more than a comparable free or freemium app like Star Walk 2 for a casual user.
  • Telescope control only works with compatible motorised mounts, so it is useless to someone with a manual telescope or no telescope at all.
  • Pricing fluctuates with frequent promotional sales, so the list price is not a reliable guide to what most buyers actually pay.
  • The interface, particularly on the Pro tier, has a steeper learning curve than a simple AR sky map app aimed at casual users.

Pricing, plan by plan

Miro Education

Free
  • Student PlanFree
    • Unlimited boards
    • 1 workspace with unlimited projects
    • Unlimited external visitors
  • Educator PlanFree
    • All Student features
    • Teachers training webinar
    • Educator forum access
  • Institution Plan$null/custom
    • All Student and Educator features
    • Org-wide account with SSO
    • Advanced administration and user management

SkySafari

On request
  • SkySafari Basic$4.99/one-time
    • Core star chart
    • Modest object catalogue
    • No telescope control
  • SkySafari Plus$14.99/one-time
    • About 2.5 million stars and 32,000 deep-sky objects
    • Telescope control
    • Event finder and observing log
  • SkySafari Pro$29.99/one-time
    • Largest catalogue tier
    • Telescope control
    • Advanced observation planning tools

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.
Miro Education review

Choose SkySafari if

  • You need tiered editions.
  • You work on iOS, Android, macOS.
  • You also want telescope control.
SkySafari review

Questions people ask

Is Miro Education or SkySafari better?
Neither clearly leads. Miro Education starts at Free and SkySafari at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Miro Education or SkySafari?
Miro Education has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Miro Education and On request for SkySafari.
Does Miro Education or SkySafari run on more platforms?
Miro Education runs on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS. SkySafari runs on iOS, Android, macOS.
Can I use Miro Education for free?
Yes. Miro Education has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SkySafari starts at On request.
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 SkySafari is typically brought in for.
What can Miro Education do that SkySafari cannot?
Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, Real-time collaboration, Templates, Video chat. SkySafari covers Tiered editions, Telescope control, Large object catalogue, Event finder.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Miro Education: What is the cost of Miro for educators?

Miro's Educator Plan is free forever. It includes unlimited boards, 1 workspace with unlimited projects, unlimited external visitors, templates, core integrations, and 100 AI credits per month per team. Teachers also get access to training webinars and an educator forum.

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SkySafari: What is the difference between Basic, Plus and Pro?

Basic is a simple star chart, Plus adds a much larger catalogue and telescope control, and Pro adds an even larger catalogue and advanced planning tools.

Miro Education: Is Miro free for students?

Yes, Miro offers a free Student Plan for 2 years. The plan includes unlimited boards, 1 workspace with unlimited projects, unlimited external visitors, templates, core integrations, and 100 AI credits per month per team.

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SkySafari: Can I upgrade from Basic to Plus later?

Not as a discounted upgrade; each tier is sold as a separate one-time purchase.

Miro Education: What does Miro Institution plan include?

The Institution Plan includes all Student and Educator features plus org-wide SSO, advanced admin and user management, unlimited workspaces, all integrations, and a dedicated Customer Success Manager. Pricing starts at 50% off regular rates and requires contacting sales.

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SkySafari: Does it work with any telescope?

Only telescopes with compatible motorised mounts and a supported connection method can be controlled from the app.

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