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Padlet alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Padlet alternative for most people is Miro (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of whiteboard and mind map tools. The best free one is Microsoft Whiteboard (3.4 GPA).

Padlet compared with 6 alternatives: Miro, Mural, Milanote, Stormboard, Microsoft Whiteboard and 1 more.

Padlet has a free plan. Paid plans start at $300 per year for 10 teachers (School & District plan). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PadletThis toolFree plan · from $300/yrYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
MiroFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
MuralFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
MilanoteFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
StormboardFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
Microsoft WhiteboardFreeFreeWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
Explain EverythingFree plan · from $7.49/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Padlet starts at $25 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Miro, Mural, Milanote, Stormboard and Microsoft Whiteboard.

Explain Everything starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPadletMiroMuralMilanoteStormboardMicrosoft WhiteboardExplain Everything

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
The full chart of whiteboard and mind map tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Padlet

  1. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Miro also lists a Windows app.
    • Miro also covers mind mapping and diagrams.

    Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions

    Miro vs PadletMiro pricing and details

  2. Mural

    Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops

    • Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Mural also lists a Windows app.
    • Mural also covers mind mapping and diagrams.

    Suits: Facilitated workshops, retrospectives and design-thinking sessions

    Mural vs PadletMural pricing and details

  3. Milanote

    Visual boards for organizing creative projects

    • Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually.
    • Milanote also lists a Windows app and a browser extension.
    • Milanote also covers notes, web clipper and mind mapping.

    Suits: Designers, filmmakers and writers collecting references and ideas

    Milanote vs PadletMilanote pricing and details

  4. 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 a Windows app.
    • Stormboard lists no macOS app, which Padlet has.
    • Stormboard also covers tasks and reports.

    Suits: Facilitated workshops that need to end in a written report

    Stormboard vs PadletStormboard pricing and details

  5. Microsoft Whiteboard

    Free collaborative canvas built into Microsoft 365 and Teams

    • Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Microsoft Whiteboard also lists a Windows app.
    • Microsoft Whiteboard lists no macOS app, which Padlet has.

    Suits: Teams meetings where participants sketch on one shared board

    Microsoft Whiteboard vs PadletMicrosoft Whiteboard pricing and details

  6. Explain Everything

    Teaching whiteboard with slides, video recording and collaboration

    • Explain Everything starts at $7.49 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Explain Everything lists no macOS app, which Padlet has.
    • Explain Everything also covers screen recording and presentations.
    • Explain Everything does not cover templates, which Padlet does.

    Suits: Teachers who build and record lessons on an iPad or in a browser

    Explain Everything vs PadletExplain Everything pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Padlet

  • The Free plan allows only 3 padlets and one user account.
  • Read from India, the pricing page showed Philippine pesos, so the individual, team and classroom prices are not recorded; check the page for your region.
  • SSO, LMS integrations and invoice billing are limited to the School & District plan.
  • The pages read name no integrations by product, so none are listed.
Padlet pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Padlet?

The alternatives to Padlet in this directory are Miro, Mural, Milanote, Stormboard, Microsoft Whiteboard and Explain Everything. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Padlet.

Is there a free alternative to Padlet?

Yes. Microsoft Whiteboard is free to use. Miro, Mural, Milanote, Stormboard and Explain Everything have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Padlet alternatives work on Windows?

The Padlet listing does not include a Windows app. Miro, Mural, Milanote, Stormboard and Microsoft Whiteboard 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.