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Miro Education vs Star Walk 2

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Miro Education

Education

Visual collaboration platform for interactive learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Star Walk 2

Education

Freemium stargazing app with a low-cost ad-free upgrade, aimed at casual sky watchers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Miro Education student plan limited to 2 years duration; Star Walk 2 its object catalogue is far smaller than SkySafari Pro, so it has little to offer once someone wants to go beyond naked-eye stargazing.
  • They diverge on capability: Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, Star Walk 2 covers Augmented reality sky view.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Miro Education and Star Walk 2 actually diverge.

Attributes where Miro Education and Star Walk 2 differ
AttributeMiro EducationStar Walk 2
Pricing modelfreemiumFreemium, low-cost ad-free subscription upgrade
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOSiOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Star Walk 2

  • Augmented reality sky view
  • Time travel mode
  • Satellite tracking
  • Night mode
  • Meteor shower and event alerts
  • Ad-free Plus tier

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 Star Walk 2

Star Walk 2

  • A parent wanting a cheap, simple app to show a child the night skynot Miro Education
  • A traveller who wants to identify stars and planets without a big subscription commitmentnot Miro Education
  • A casual stargazer who does not need telescope control or a deep-sky cataloguenot Miro Education
  • Someone wanting satellite pass tracking including the ISS on a budgetnot 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

Star Walk 2

  • Its object catalogue is far smaller than SkySafari Pro, so it has little to offer once someone wants to go beyond naked-eye stargazing.
  • It has no telescope control, unlike SkySafari Plus and Pro, so it cannot drive a motorised mount.
  • The free tier carries ads, which some users find intrusive during a stargazing session.
  • It shares a visual style with many similar AR sky map apps, so its differentiation beyond price is limited.
  • Content depth for deep-sky objects and satellite catalogues lags noticeably behind Sky Guide Pro and SkySafari Pro.

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

Star Walk 2

Free
  • Star Walk 2Free
    • Core sky map and AR view
    • Ad-supported
  • Star Walk 2 Plus$5.99/year
    • Ads removed
    • Additional sky content

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 Star Walk 2 if

  • You need augmented reality sky view.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want time travel mode.
Star Walk 2 review

Questions people ask

Is Miro Education or Star Walk 2 better?
Neither clearly leads. Miro Education starts at Free and Star Walk 2 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Miro Education or Star Walk 2?
Miro Education starts at Free and Star Walk 2 at Free.
Does Miro Education or Star Walk 2 run on more platforms?
Miro Education runs on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS. Star Walk 2 runs on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
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 Star Walk 2 is typically brought in for.
What can Miro Education do that Star Walk 2 cannot?
Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, Real-time collaboration, Templates, Video chat. Star Walk 2 covers Augmented reality sky view, Time travel mode, Satellite tracking, Night mode.

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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Star Walk 2: Is Star Walk 2 free?

A free ad-supported version exists; Star Walk 2 Plus removes ads and adds content for a low annual or monthly fee.

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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Star Walk 2: Does it support telescope control?

No. For telescope control, SkySafari Plus or Pro is the better choice.

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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Star Walk 2: How does it compare to SkySafari on price?

It is substantially cheaper, but with a much smaller star and deep-sky object catalogue.

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