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Boardmix alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Boardmix alternative for most people is Miro (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of whiteboard and mind map tools. It's also the best free one.
Boardmix compared with 5 alternatives: Miro, Xmind, EdrawMind, Whimsical and FigJam.
Boardmix has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per member / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BoardmixThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Miro | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Xmind | Free plan · from $4.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| EdrawMind | Free trial · from $35.10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Whimsical | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| FigJam | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Boardmix starts at $5 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Xmind, EdrawMind and FigJam.
Miro and Whimsical score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Boardmix
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Miro also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
Xmind
Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode
- Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year).
- Xmind also lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Xmind also covers Gantt & timelines and presentations.
- Xmind does not cover whiteboard and diagrams, which Boardmix does.
Suits: People who think in mind maps and want an app on every device
EdrawMind
Mind mapping and diagram software with AI tools
- EdrawMind starts at $35.10 per 6 months (semi-annual), $53.10 per year.
- EdrawMind has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Boardmix.
- EdrawMind also lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- EdrawMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- EdrawMind also covers presentations.
Suits: Students and planners who want a perpetual desktop license rather than a subscription
Whimsical
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs
- Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year).
- Whimsical also lists a Linux app.
- Whimsical also covers documents.
Suits: Product teams sketching flows, wireframes and specs in one place
FigJam
Online whiteboard from Figma for brainstorms, diagrams and meetings
- FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually.
- FigJam also lists iOS and Android apps.
- FigJam does not cover mind mapping, which Boardmix does.
Suits: Teams that already design products in Figma
Limits worth knowing in Boardmix
- The Free plan is capped at 3 editable boards and 100 objects per board.
- AI tools start at the $10 AI Starter plan and draw on monthly AI credits.
- Single sign-on (OIDC) is listed only on Enterprise / Private, which has no published price.
- The download page lists Windows and Mac apps and no Linux, iOS or Android app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Boardmix?
The alternatives to Boardmix in this directory are Miro, Xmind, EdrawMind, Whimsical and FigJam. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Boardmix.
Is there a free alternative to Boardmix?
Yes. Miro, Xmind, Whimsical and FigJam have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Boardmix alternatives work on Linux?
The Boardmix listing does not include a Linux app. Xmind, EdrawMind and Whimsical list one.
Which Boardmix alternatives work on Android?
The Boardmix listing does not include an Android app. Miro, Xmind, EdrawMind and FigJam list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.