Technology · head to head
Miro vs StatusCake
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Miro free tier limited to 3 editable boards; additional boards must be shared as read-only; StatusCake free plan is limited to a 5 minute check interval and only 10 uptime monitors, 1 page speed monitor and 1 SSL monitor
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Miro and StatusCake actually diverge.
| Attribute | Miro | StatusCake |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).
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
- Infinite canvas
- Real-time collaboration
- Digital sticky notes
- Diagramming
- Mind mapping
- Video chat
- Screen sharing
- Templates
Only in StatusCake
Nothing recorded that Miro does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Miro
- Collaborative whiteboarding and diagrammingnot StatusCake
- Team brainstorming and ideation sessionsnot StatusCake
- Project planning and workflow visualisationnot StatusCake
- Remote team collaborationnot StatusCake
StatusCake
- Website uptime monitoring and alert managementnot Miro
- SSL certificate expiration trackingnot Miro
- Domain expiration alerts and monitoringnot Miro
- Page performance analysis and reportingnot Miro
- Server health monitoring and incidentsnot Miro
- Team-based incident response coordinationnot Miro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Miro
- Free tier limited to 3 editable boards; additional boards must be shared as read-only
- AI credits heavily restricted: 25 credits per member per month on Starter, 50 on Business
- Enterprise plan requires minimum 30 members
- Large projects with numerous nested objects may impact performance on lower tiers
StatusCake
- Free plan is limited to a 5 minute check interval and only 10 uptime monitors, 1 page speed monitor and 1 SSL monitor
- Sub-minute checking (30 seconds) requires the Business plan at $66.66/month billed annually, or $79.99/month billed monthly
- Enterprise, the only tier with unlimited monitors, has no published price and requires a custom quote
Pricing, plan by plan
Miro
Free- FreeFree
- 3 editable boards
- 7,000+ templates
- Multiple formats (Docs, Tables, Slides, Kanban)
- Starter$8/month
- Unlimited boards
- Visitor editing
- High-resolution exports
- Business$20/month
- Unlimited workspaces
- Unlimited guests
- 4,700+ diagramming shapes
- Enterprise$null/mo
- Custom pricing from 30 members
- Enterprise-grade security
- Regional data hosting
StatusCake
Free- FreeFree
- 10 uptime tests
- 5 min test intervals
- 1 page speed test
- Superior$20.41/month
- 100 uptime tests
- 1 min test intervals
- 15 page speed tests
- Business$66.66/month
- 300 uptime tests
- 30 sec test intervals
- 30 page speed tests
- Enterprise$null/mo
Which should you pick?
Choose Miro if
- You need infinite canvas.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want real-time collaboration.
Questions people ask
- Is Miro or StatusCake better?
- Neither clearly leads. Miro starts at Free and StatusCake at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Miro or StatusCake?
- Miro starts at Free and StatusCake at Free.
- Does Miro or StatusCake run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Miro for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Miro best used for?
- Miro is most often used for collaborative whiteboarding and diagramming, team brainstorming and ideation sessions, project planning and workflow visualisation, remote team collaboration. Of those, collaborative whiteboarding and diagramming and team brainstorming and ideation sessions are not what StatusCake is typically brought in for.
- What can Miro do that StatusCake cannot?
- Miro covers Infinite canvas, Real-time collaboration, Digital sticky notes, Diagramming.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Miro: How much does Miro cost per month?
Miro offers Free (no cost), Starter at $8/month per member (billed yearly), Business at $20/month per member (billed yearly), and Enterprise with custom pricing from 30 members.
SourceStatusCake: How much does StatusCake cost?
StatusCake offers a free plan at $0/month, with paid plans starting at $20.41/month (annual) for the Superior tier, $66.66/month (annual) for Business, and custom pricing for Enterprise.
SourceMiro: Is there a free version of Miro?
Yes, Miro's Free plan includes 3 editable boards, 7,000+ templates, multiple formats, limited AI trial, 250+ integrations, and 100 MCP calls per day.
SourceStatusCake: Is there a free version of StatusCake?
Yes, StatusCake offers a free plan with 10 uptime tests, 5 minute test intervals, 1 page speed test, 1 SSL monitor, and 1 domain monitor. A 7-day free trial of all plans is available with no credit card required.
SourceMiro: Do organizations get discounts on Miro?
Miro offers education and nonprofit discounts, as well as startup credits of $500-$1,000 for eligible startups.
SourceStatusCake: What billing and payment options does StatusCake offer?
StatusCake accepts payment via credit card on all tiers and invoices on Business Yearly and higher plans. Multi-year discounts are available: 12.5% for 2-year, 25% for 3-year, and 40% for 5-year commitments. Currencies supported include USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, NZD, SGD, and CAD.
SourceMiro: How does annual billing compare to monthly billing?
Annual billing saves 20% compared to monthly billing across all paid tiers on Miro.
SourceStatusCake: What is the minimum test interval for uptime monitoring?
The Free plan allows 5-minute test intervals minimum. Superior plan allows 1-minute intervals, and Business plan allows 30-second intervals.
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