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Mural vs Wix Studio

Mural logo

Mural

Remote Work

The digital workspace for visual collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wix Studio logo

Wix Studio

Web Development

Web platform for agencies and enterprises to build high-performing sites

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; Wix Studio free plan lacks advanced features and requires Wix branding
  • They diverge on capability: Mural covers Infinite canvas, Wix Studio covers Responsive editor with pixel-perfect control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mural and Wix Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Mural and Wix Studio differ
AttributeMuralWix Studio
Pricing modelsubscriptionsubscription, rates shown per country and not published in a fixed currency
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile app
CategoryRemote WorkWeb Development
Founded20112006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Wix Studio

  • Responsive editor with pixel-perfect control
  • Flexbox and section grid controls
  • No-code animations
  • Custom CSS capabilities
  • JavaScript support
  • Frontend and backend APIs
  • eCommerce with customizable checkout
  • Bookings and appointments

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 Wix Studio
  • Mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed teamnot Wix Studio

Wix Studio

  • Building responsive websites for creative portfoliosnot Mural
  • Launching high-converting eCommerce storesnot Mural
  • Managing service business bookings and schedulingnot Mural
  • Creating event ticketing and registration platformsnot Mural
  • Scaling multi-site management for agenciesnot 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

Wix Studio

  • Free plan lacks advanced features and requires Wix branding
  • Pricing increases with additional site collaborators
  • Storage limits on lower-tier plans may constrain media-heavy sites
  • Prices shown are GST-inclusive and vary by location
  • Business Elite tier at $159.77/month is expensive for small sites
  • Published plan prices vary by country and are rendered dynamically, so the rate you see may differ from the figures quoted here

Pricing, plan by plan

Mural

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

Wix Studio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Wix Studio 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 Wix Studio if

  • You need responsive editor with pixel-perfect control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app.
  • You also want flexbox and section grid controls.
Wix Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Mural or Wix Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Mural starts at Free and Wix Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mural or Wix Studio?
Mural starts at Free and Wix Studio at Free.
Does Mural or Wix Studio run on more platforms?
Mural runs on Web, Ios, Android. Wix Studio runs on Web, Mobile app.
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 Wix Studio is typically brought in for.
What can Mural do that Wix Studio cannot?
Mural covers Infinite canvas, Sticky notes, Shapes & connectors, Image uploads. Wix Studio covers Responsive editor with pixel-perfect control, Flexbox and section grid controls, No-code animations, Custom CSS capabilities.

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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Wix Studio: What is included in all Wix plans?

All plans include custom domain option, reliable web hosting, AI creation tools, 24/7 customer care, and 14-day money-back guarantee.

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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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Wix Studio: How does storage scale across Wix Studio plans?

Free and Light plans offer minimal storage. Core plan includes 50 GB, Business plan includes 100 GB, and Business Elite includes unlimited storage.

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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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Wix Studio: Are Wix Studio prices the same globally?

No. Prices and currency vary by location. USD prices displayed are for reference only and include GST.

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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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