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GroupMap alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best GroupMap 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.
GroupMap compared with 5 alternatives: Miro, Mural, Stormboard, Ideaflip and Klaxoon.
GroupMap is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 per month, billed monthly ($16.67 per month billed annually). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GroupMapThis tool | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Miro | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Mural | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Stormboard | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Ideaflip | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Klaxoon | Free plan · from $24.90/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
GroupMap starts at $20 a month 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: Miro, Mural and Stormboard.
Klaxoon scores higher without starting lower. Ideaflip starts lower without scoring higher.
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 GroupMap
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Miro has a free plan, which GroupMap lacks.
- Miro also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Miro also covers whiteboard, mind mapping and diagrams.
- Miro does not cover surveys and reports, which GroupMap does.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
Mural
Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops
- Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually.
- Mural has a free plan, which GroupMap lacks.
- Mural also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Mural also covers whiteboard, mind mapping and diagrams.
- Mural does not cover surveys and reports, which GroupMap does.
Suits: Facilitated workshops, retrospectives and design-thinking sessions
Stormboard
Sticky-note digital whiteboard with built-in reports
- Stormboard starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($100 a year).
- Stormboard has a free plan, which GroupMap lacks.
- Stormboard also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Stormboard also covers whiteboard and tasks.
- Stormboard does not cover surveys, which GroupMap does.
Suits: Facilitated workshops that need to end in a written report
Ideaflip
Online sticky-note boards for brainstorming and retrospectives
- Ideaflip starts at $6 per user / month, billed monthly ($66 per user billed yearly).
- Ideaflip has a free plan, which GroupMap lacks.
- Ideaflip also covers whiteboard.
- Ideaflip does not cover surveys and reports, which GroupMap does.
Suits: Teams running retrospectives and short brainstorms
Klaxoon
Visual collaboration platform for meetings and workshops
- Klaxoon starts at $24.90 per host / month, billed annually (up to 4 Pro users).
- Klaxoon has a free plan, which GroupMap lacks.
- Klaxoon also covers whiteboard and mind mapping.
- Klaxoon does not cover surveys and reports, which GroupMap does.
Suits: Trainers and facilitators running voting and question activities in sessions
Limits worth knowing in GroupMap
- Only map creators and facilitators need a license; participants join free, within each plan's cap.
- Basic has 1 map creator, 10 participants and no AI grouping, guest facilitators or custom templates.
- There is no free plan and no pause option; a subscription can be cancelled and restarted later.
- Data is deleted 12 months after a trial ends if you do not subscribe.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to GroupMap?
The alternatives to GroupMap in this directory are Miro, Mural, Stormboard, Ideaflip and Klaxoon. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with GroupMap.
Is there a free alternative to GroupMap?
Yes. Miro, Mural, Stormboard, Ideaflip and Klaxoon have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which GroupMap alternatives work on Windows?
The GroupMap listing does not include a Windows app. Miro, Mural and Stormboard list one.
Which GroupMap alternatives work on macOS?
The GroupMap listing does not include a macOS app. Miro and Mural list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.