Alternatives · Whiteboards
Lino alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Lino 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.
Lino compared with 5 alternatives: Padlet, Stormboard, Ideaflip, Milanote and Miro.
Lino's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LinoThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Padlet | Free plan · from $300/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Stormboard | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Ideaflip | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| 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 |
How each one differs from Lino
Padlet
Boards and sandboxes for sharing ideas in classrooms and teams
- Padlet starts at $300 per year for 10 teachers (School & District plan).
- Padlet also lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
- Padlet also covers whiteboard and templates.
- Padlet does not cover notes and file sharing, which Lino does.
Suits: Teachers who want students to post to a shared board
Stormboard
Sticky-note digital whiteboard with built-in reports
- Stormboard starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($100 a year).
- Stormboard also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Stormboard also covers whiteboard, templates, tasks and reports.
- Stormboard does not cover notes and file sharing, which Lino 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 also covers whiteboard and templates.
- Ideaflip does not cover notes and file sharing, which Lino does.
Suits: Teams running retrospectives and short brainstorms
Milanote
Visual boards for organizing creative projects
- Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
- Milanote also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Milanote also covers whiteboard, web clipper, templates and mind mapping.
- Milanote does not cover file sharing, which Lino does.
Suits: Designers, filmmakers and writers collecting references and ideas
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Miro also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Miro also covers whiteboard, templates, mind mapping and diagrams.
- Miro does not cover notes and file sharing, which Lino does.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
Limits worth knowing in Lino
- The Premium page could not be loaded when checked, so paid-plan prices and free limits are unverified.
- Public canvases appear on the homepage, and the site's news asks users to verify the settings of their public canvases.
- It is a sticky-note canvas, not a freehand drawing whiteboard.
- The pages read list no desktop apps and name no native mobile apps.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Lino?
The alternatives to Lino in this directory are Padlet, Stormboard, Ideaflip, Milanote and Miro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lino.
Is there a free alternative to Lino?
Yes. Padlet, Stormboard, Ideaflip, Milanote and Miro have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Lino alternatives work on Windows?
The Lino listing does not include a Windows app. Stormboard, Milanote and Miro list one.
Which Lino alternatives work on macOS?
The Lino listing does not include a macOS app. Padlet, Milanote and Miro list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.