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Mural vs Tuple

Mural logo

Mural

Remote Work

The digital workspace for visual collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tuple logo

Tuple

Remote Work

Pair programming for remote developers

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; Tuple there is no free tier; after a 14-day trial the only self-serve plan is $30 per user per month
  • They diverge on capability: Mural covers Infinite canvas, Tuple covers Low latency video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mural and Tuple actually diverge.

Attributes where Mural and Tuple differ
AttributeMuralTuple
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
Founded20112019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work).

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 Tuple

  • Low latency video
  • Screen sharing
  • Cursor tracking
  • Audio optimization
  • Call recording
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows 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 Tuple
  • Mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed teamnot Tuple

Tuple

  • Remote pair programming with low latency screen controlnot Mural
  • Pairing with external collaborators, clients or consultants without buying them a seatnot Mural
  • Starting pairing sessions from Slack or a calendar invitenot 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

Tuple

  • There is no free tier; after a 14-day trial the only self-serve plan is $30 per user per month
  • Tuple is available only for macOS and Windows, with no Linux client
  • Enterprise terms including custom contracts, invoice or PO payment and reduced per-user pricing are quote only with no published rate
  • The 90% startup discount is restricted to companies less than two years old with fewer than 50 employees
  • The refund policy covers only the most recent monthly payment

Pricing, plan by plan

Mural

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

Tuple

On request
  • Standard$29/month
    • Unlimited calls
    • HD video
    • Screen sharing

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 Tuple if

  • You need low latency video.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Tuple review

Questions people ask

Is Mural or Tuple better?
Neither clearly leads. Mural starts at Free and Tuple at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mural or Tuple?
Mural has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mural and On request for Tuple.
Does Mural or Tuple run on more platforms?
Mural runs on Web, Ios, Android. Tuple runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
Can I use Mural for free?
Yes. Mural has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tuple 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 Tuple is typically brought in for.
What can Mural do that Tuple cannot?
Mural covers Infinite canvas, Sticky notes, Shapes & connectors, Image uploads. Tuple covers Low latency video, Screen sharing, Cursor tracking, Audio optimization.
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