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Mural vs Nest

Mural logo

Mural

Software

The digital workspace for visual collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nest logo

Nest

Software

Google's smart home hardware and software ecosystem

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mural has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mural the free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one; Nest pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • They diverge on capability: Mural covers Infinite canvas, Nest covers Learning Thermostat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mural and Nest actually diverge.

Attributes where Mural and Nest differ
AttributeMuralNest
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidHardware, Mobile, Web
Founded20112010

Identical on both: 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 Mural

  • Infinite canvas
  • Sticky notes
  • Shapes & connectors
  • Image uploads
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Voting & feedback
  • Slack

Only in Nest

  • Learning Thermostat
  • HD Cameras
  • Smart Alerts
  • Energy Savings
  • Google Home
  • Google Assistant
  • Third-party apps
  • Works with Nest

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mural

  • Running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboardnot Nest
  • Mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed teamnot Nest

Nest

  • Households already invested in Google Home ecosystem seeking integrated smart thermostat, camera, and door locknot Mural
  • Users wanting unified control of temperature, security, and entertainment across multiple devicesnot Mural
  • Organisations deploying Google-based smart building solutions with Nest hardwarenot Mural

Where each one falls short

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

Mural

  • The free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one
  • Mural AI and the Zoom and Webex integrations require Team+ at $9.99 per member per month billed annually
  • SSO and the Okta, Azure and GitHub integrations are Business only at $17.99 per member per month
  • Multiple workspaces, SCIM, audit logs and enforced 2FA are Enterprise only with no published price

Nest

  • Pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • All Nest products require Google Home ecosystem integration for full functionality
  • Smart home devices operate only within the Google Nest ecosystem; limited third-party interoperability
  • Support and product documentation dispersed across Google support rather than centralised Nest site

Pricing, plan by plan

Mural

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 mural
    • Basic shapes
    • File uploads
  • Team$16/month
    • Unlimited murals
    • Advanced templates
    • Team collaboration

Nest

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Nest review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Mural if

  • You need infinite canvas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sticky notes.
Mural review

Choose Nest if

  • You need learning thermostat.
  • You work on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
  • You also want hd cameras.
Nest review

Questions people ask

Is Mural or Nest better?
Neither clearly leads. Mural starts at Free and Nest at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mural or Nest?
Mural has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mural and On request for Nest.
Does Mural or Nest run on more platforms?
Mural runs on Web, Ios, Android. Nest runs on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
Can I use Mural for free?
Yes. Mural has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nest starts at On request.
What is Mural best used for?
Mural is most often used for running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboard, mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed team. Of those, running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboard and mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed team are not what Nest is typically brought in for.
What can Mural do that Nest cannot?
Mural covers Infinite canvas, Sticky notes, Shapes & connectors, Image uploads. Nest covers Learning Thermostat, HD Cameras, Smart Alerts, Energy Savings. Both handle Web support, Android support.
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