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Parabol alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Parabol 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.
Parabol compared with 5 alternatives: Retrium, EasyRetro, Miro, Mural and Stormboard.
Parabol has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per active user / month. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParabolThis tool | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web |
| Retrium | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| EasyRetro | Free plan · from $23/mo | Yes | 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 |
Price against what you get
Parabol starts at $8 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Miro, Mural and Stormboard score higher without starting lower.
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 Parabol
Retrium
Facilitated sprint retrospectives for agile teams
- Retrium starts at $39 per team room / month.
- Retrium has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Parabol.
Suits: Scrum masters and agile coaches running regular sprint retros
EasyRetro
Online boards for sprint retrospectives
- EasyRetro starts at $23 per month, billed annually.
- EasyRetro also covers surveys.
- EasyRetro does not cover tasks, which Parabol does.
Suits: Scrum teams that want a simple retro board at a flat team price
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, mind mapping and diagrams.
- Miro does not cover tasks, which Parabol 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 also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Mural also covers whiteboard, mind mapping and diagrams.
- Mural does not cover tasks, which Parabol 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 also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Stormboard also covers whiteboard and reports.
Suits: Facilitated workshops that need to end in a written report
Limits worth knowing in Parabol
- The free Starter plan is limited to 2 teams and 10 meetings per month, with 30 days of history.
- The Team plan is priced per active user per month, so the bill moves with how many people take part.
- SAML SSO, SCIM and the Jira Data Center and self-managed GitLab integrations are Enterprise only.
- Parabol runs in a browser; the pages read list no desktop or mobile apps.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Parabol?
The alternatives to Parabol in this directory are Retrium, EasyRetro, Miro, Mural and Stormboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Parabol.
Is there a free alternative to Parabol?
Yes. EasyRetro, Miro, Mural and Stormboard have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Parabol alternatives work on Windows?
The Parabol listing does not include a Windows app. Miro, Mural and Stormboard list one.
Which Parabol alternatives work on macOS?
The Parabol 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.