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Miro vs Subframe

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Miro

Design

The visual workspace for innovation

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Subframe

Design

The AI-native design tool built for code

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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The short version

  • Free plans on both; paid from $8/mo and $29/mo.
  • Where Miro falls short: free tier limited to 3 editable boards; additional boards must be shared as read-only.
  • Where Subframe falls short: free plan limited to 1 project and 10 pages.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Miro and Subframe actually diverge.

On every field we record, Miro and Subframe match. The differences are in what each one covers, below.

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), category (Design).

Not yet recorded: founded for Subframe.

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 Subframe

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 Subframe
  • Team brainstorming and ideation sessionsnot Subframe
  • Project planning and workflow visualisationnot Subframe
  • Remote team collaborationnot Subframe

Subframe

  • Creating production-ready interfaces without static mockupsnot Miro
  • Syncing design components with code as single source of truthnot Miro
  • Building responsive designs with auto layoutnot Miro
  • Real-time multiplayer collaboration with layer commentingnot Miro
  • Exporting Radix UI and Tailwind CSS code via CLInot 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

Subframe

  • Free plan limited to 1 project and 10 pages
  • Free plan includes limited AI features compared to Pro
  • Pro plan billed per editor, not per team

Pricing, plan by plan

Miro

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 editable boards
    • 7,000+ templates
    • Multiple formats (Docs, Tables, Slides, Kanban)
  • Starter$8/mo
    • Unlimited boards
    • Visitor editing
    • High-resolution exports
  • Business$20/mo
    • Unlimited workspaces
    • Unlimited guests
    • 4,700+ diagramming shapes
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • Custom pricing from 30 members
    • Enterprise-grade security
    • Regional data hosting

Subframe

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Up to 10 pages
    • 2 prototypes
  • Pro$29/mo
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited pages
    • Unlimited prototypes

Which should you pick?

Choose Miro if

  • You need infinite canvas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Miro review

Choose Subframe if

  • You want to start without paying.
Subframe review

Questions people ask

Is Miro or Subframe better?
Neither clearly leads. Miro starts at Free and Subframe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Miro or Subframe?
Miro starts at Free and Subframe at Free.
Does Miro or Subframe 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 Subframe is typically brought in for.
What can Miro do that Subframe 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.

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Subframe: Is there a free version of Subframe?

Yes, Subframe offers a free plan with 1 project, up to 10 pages, 2 prototypes, unlimited team members, and limited AI features.

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Miro: 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.

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Subframe: How is the Pro plan priced?

Subframe Pro costs $29 per editor per month, with unlimited projects, pages, prototypes, and AI usage.

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Miro: Do organizations get discounts on Miro?

Miro offers education and nonprofit discounts, as well as startup credits of $500-$1,000 for eligible startups.

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Subframe: Are viewer seats free?

Yes, Subframe offers free viewer seats across all pricing plans, allowing team members to view without an editor license.

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Miro: How does annual billing compare to monthly billing?

Annual billing saves 20% compared to monthly billing across all paid tiers on Miro.

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