Alternatives · Whiteboards
Kinopio alternatives
Kinopio compared with 7 alternatives: Milanote, Miro, Excalidraw, tldraw, Scapple and 2 more.
Kinopio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, or $80 per year. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KinopioThis tool | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Browser extension |
| Milanote | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Miro | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Excalidraw | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| tldraw | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Scapple | Free trial · from $20.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| Allume | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| DeepNotes | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Kinopio
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Milanote
Visual boards for organizing creative projects
- Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually. Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year.
- Only Milanote lists an Android app.
- Only Kinopio lists a Linux app.
- Milanote also covers web clipper and templates.
- Kinopio also covers linked notes and tasks.
Suits: Designers, filmmakers and writers collecting references and ideas
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year.
- Only Miro lists an Android app.
- Only Kinopio lists a Linux app.
- Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
- Miro also covers templates and diagrams.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Excalidraw
Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn style sketches and diagrams
- Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year.
- Only Kinopio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
- Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Excalidraw also covers diagrams.
Suits: Quick architecture sketches, wireframes and diagrams
- Free
tldraw
Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app
- tldraw is free. Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year.
- Only Kinopio lists an iOS app.
- Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
- tldraw also covers diagrams.
- Kinopio also covers notes, linked notes, tasks and mind mapping.
Suits: Quick sketches and diagrams without creating an account
- Free trial · from $20.99 one-time
Scapple
Freeform mind-mapping app for writers, on Mac and Windows
- Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows). Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year.
- Kinopio has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Kinopio lists a web app.
- Only Kinopio lists Linux and iOS apps.
- Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
Suits: Writers working out plots, arguments or research before drafting
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Allume
Nested-board thinking canvas for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Allume starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year. Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year.
- Only Kinopio lists a web app.
- Only Kinopio lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
- Kinopio also covers notes, linked notes, tasks and mind mapping.
Suits: iPad and Mac users who mix handwriting, text and files on one canvas
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
DeepNotes
End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes
- DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year.
- Only Kinopio lists an iOS app.
- Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
- DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Kinopio also covers linked notes and tasks.
Suits: Visual thinkers who map ideas as notes and arrows on a canvas
Limits worth knowing in Kinopio
- The free tier stops at 100 cards and a 5 MB upload file size, and only upgraded users can create groups.
- There is no native Android app; the vendor suggests adding the site to an Android home screen instead.
- Data is not end-to-end encrypted, and the app cannot yet be opened while offline, though edits made after a connection drops are synced later.
- Upgrading inside the iOS app costs more than on the website, which the vendor attributes to Apple's fees.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kinopio?
The alternatives to Kinopio in this directory are Milanote, Miro, Excalidraw, tldraw, Scapple, Allume and DeepNotes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kinopio.
Is there a free alternative to Kinopio?
Yes. tldraw is free to use. Milanote, Miro, Excalidraw, Allume and DeepNotes have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Kinopio alternatives work on Android?
The Kinopio listing does not include an Android app. Milanote and Miro list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Kinopio?
Excalidraw and DeepNotes are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.