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Mural vs Tuple

Mural logo

Mural

Remote Work

The digital workspace for visual collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Tuple

Remote Work

Pair programming for remote developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mural and Tuple actually diverge.

Attributes where Mural and Tuple differ
AttributeMuralTuple
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
Founded20112019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 programmingnot Mural
  • Engineering team collaborationnot Mural
  • Code review sessionsnot Mural
  • Developer onboardingnot 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

Free
  • Engineering Teams$30/month
    • Unlimited pairing sessions
    • External collaborators pair free
    • Single sign-on (SSO) included
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Everything in Engineering Teams
    • Custom contracts
    • Invoice/PO payment options
  • Startups$3/month
    • 90% off regular pricing ($3/user/month vs $30)
    • For companies under 2 years old with fewer than 50 employees
  • Open SourceFree
    • Free licenses for significant open-source work

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 want to start without paying.
  • 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 Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mural or Tuple?
Mural starts at Free and Tuple at Free.
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?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mural: How much does Mural cost?

Mural Team+ is $9.99 per member per month billed annually, or $12 billed monthly. Business is $17.99 per member per month billed annually. Enterprise is quoted by sales.

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Tuple: Does Tuple offer a free trial?

Yes. Tuple offers a 14-day free trial with no commitment or credit card required. Users can test the platform fully before subscribing.

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Mural: What does the free Mural plan limit?

The free plan allows unlimited murals in total but only 3 that can be edited at a time, and it is restricted to a single workspace with open rooms only.

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Tuple: What discount does Tuple offer for startups?

Tuple offers 90% off the regular $30/user/month rate for startups under 2 years old with fewer than 50 employees, bringing the cost to $3/user/month.

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Mural: Which Mural plan includes single sign-on?

SSO via SAML 2.0 starts on the Business plan at $17.99 per member per month, which also adds unlimited external guests and advanced integrations.

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Tuple: Does Tuple have a satisfaction guarantee?

Yes. Tuple states: 'If you're unhappy with Tuple at any point, we'll refund your most recent monthly payment,' ensuring customer satisfaction.

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Mural: When do I need Mural Enterprise?

Enterprise adds multiple workspaces, SCIM user and group management and data residency options. Team+ and Business are both limited to a single workspace.

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Tuple: Can external collaborators use Tuple for free?

Yes. The Engineering Teams plan states 'External collaborators can pair for free (only one paid user required per session),' making it accessible for guest developers.

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