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Milanote alternatives
Milanote compared with 9 alternatives: Miro, Mural, FigJam, Kinopio, Scapple and 4 more.
Milanote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually. 7 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MilanoteThis tool | 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 |
| Mural | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FigJam | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Kinopio | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Browser extension |
| Scapple | Free trial · from $20.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| Allume | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Curio | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS |
| Noteey | Free plan · from $90/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Scrintal | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Milanote
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
- Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
- Miro also covers diagrams.
- Milanote also covers notes and web clipper.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Mural
Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops
- Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
- Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
- Mural also covers diagrams.
- Milanote also covers notes and web clipper.
Suits: Facilitated workshops, retrospectives and design-thinking sessions
- Free plan · from $3/mo
FigJam
Online whiteboard from Figma for brainstorms, diagrams and meetings
- FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually. Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
- Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
- FigJam also covers diagrams.
- Milanote also covers notes, web clipper and mind mapping.
Suits: Teams that already design products in Figma
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Kinopio
Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards
- Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
- Only Kinopio lists a Linux app.
- Only Milanote lists an Android app.
- Kinopio also covers linked notes and tasks.
- Milanote also covers web clipper and templates.
Suits: People who think by arranging notes in space rather than in lists
- 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). Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
- Milanote has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Milanote lists a web app.
- Only Milanote lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Milanote 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. Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
- Only Milanote lists a web app.
- Only Milanote lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
- Milanote also covers notes, web clipper, templates and mind mapping.
Suits: iPad and Mac users who mix handwriting, text and files on one canvas
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Curio
Freeform Mac notebook with mind maps, lists and Kanban
- Curio starts at $5 per month, billed yearly ($60), or $99.99 one-time license. Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
- Only Milanote lists a web app.
- Only Milanote lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
- Curio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Visual thinkers who plan projects on freeform pages
- Free plan · from $90/yr
Noteey
Offline infinite-canvas app for visual notes, PDFs and video
- Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license. Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
- Only Milanote lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
- Noteey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noteey also covers highlights.
Suits: Visual thinkers who lay out notes, PDFs and videos on one canvas
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Scrintal
Visual note-taking on an infinite canvas of linked docs
- Scrintal starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 per year). Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
- Milanote has a free plan. Scrintal does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Milanote lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
- Scrintal also covers linked notes and research.
Suits: Students and researchers mapping reading notes visually
Limits worth knowing in Milanote
- The Free plan stops at 100 notes, images or links and 10 file uploads, with images capped at 10MB each.
- Team plans are billed annually only; monthly billing exists only on the per-person plan at $12.50 a month.
- Teams of more than 50 people need a custom enterprise plan arranged through sales.
- There is no separate Pro trial: the vendor points people to the Free plan to try the product.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Milanote?
The alternatives to Milanote in this directory are Miro, Mural, FigJam, Kinopio, Scapple, Allume, Curio, Noteey and Scrintal. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Milanote.
Is there a free alternative to Milanote?
Yes. Miro, Mural, FigJam, Kinopio, Allume, Curio and Noteey have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Milanote alternatives work on Linux?
The Milanote listing does not include a Linux app. Kinopio lists one.
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.