Alternatives · Whiteboards
Vani alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Vani 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).
Vani compared with 5 alternatives: Miro, Mural, Microsoft Whiteboard, Lucidspark and Conceptboard.
Vani has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per person / month, billed annually. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| VaniThis tool | Free plan · from $4/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 |
| Microsoft Whiteboard | Free | Free | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Lucidspark | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Conceptboard | Free plan · from €5/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Vani starts at $4 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Microsoft Whiteboard.
Miro, Mural and Lucidspark 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 Vani
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 templates.
- Miro does not cover kanban boards, which Vani 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 templates.
- Mural does not cover kanban boards, which Vani does.
Suits: Facilitated workshops, retrospectives and design-thinking sessions
Microsoft Whiteboard
Free collaborative canvas built into Microsoft 365 and Teams
- Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
- Microsoft Whiteboard also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Whiteboard also covers templates.
- Microsoft Whiteboard does not cover kanban boards, mind mapping and diagrams, which Vani does.
Suits: Teams meetings where participants sketch on one shared board
Lucidspark
Virtual whiteboard for team brainstorming and workshops
- Lucidspark starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Lucidspark also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Lucidspark also covers templates.
- Lucidspark does not cover kanban boards and diagrams, which Vani does.
Suits: Remote and hybrid teams running brainstorms and workshops
Conceptboard
Online whiteboard with task management, hosted in Germany
- Conceptboard starts at 5€ per user / month (billing period not stated; monthly and yearly billing are offered).
- Conceptboard also covers templates and tasks.
- Conceptboard does not cover mind mapping and diagrams, which Vani does.
Suits: Public-sector and enterprise teams that need data hosted in Germany
Limits worth knowing in Vani
- The free plan shares Spaces with the whole team only; sharing with selected people needs Team.
- Free-plan video calls stop at 30 minutes and each Space is limited to 3 Zones.
- Vani runs in a web browser; the site lists no desktop or mobile apps.
- Guests are free only on Business, and they must sign in.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Vani?
The alternatives to Vani in this directory are Miro, Mural, Microsoft Whiteboard, Lucidspark and Conceptboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Vani.
Is there a free alternative to Vani?
Yes. Microsoft Whiteboard is free to use. Miro, Mural, Lucidspark and Conceptboard have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Vani alternatives work on Windows?
The Vani listing does not include a Windows app. Miro, Mural and Microsoft Whiteboard list one.
Which Vani alternatives work on macOS?
The Vani 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.