The closest alternatives to Whimsical on Lister are Miro and Lucidchart, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.
Whimsical alternatives, compared| # | ALTERNATIVE | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM | RANKED |
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| 1 |  MiroThe visual workspace for innovation | Brainstorming and visual workshops | 95.0 | USD 8.00 per user per month | #1 in Top 10 Whiteboarding ToolsOn 2 of Whimsical's rankings |
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| 2 |  Lucidchart | Flowcharts and technical diagrams | 90.3 | Free | #3 in Top 10 Whiteboarding ToolsOn 2 of Whimsical's rankings |
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| 3 |  MuralVirtual workspace for breakthrough thinking | Workshops, facilitation-led sessions, design thinking processes | 92.7 | $15/user/month | #2 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools |
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| 4 |  Axure RP | Complex and data heavy enterprise prototyping | 94.0 | $25/month | #3 in Enterprise diagramming software |
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| 5 |  Planner 5DCreate your dream home | Detailed floor plan generation | 92.0 | $9.99/month | #4 in Enterprise diagramming software |
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| 6 |  FigJamCollaborative whiteboarding for designers and product teams | Design teams, lightweight ideation, Figma-integrated workflows | 88.0 | Free (Premium at $10/month) | #4 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools |
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| 7 |  Microsoft WhiteboardFreeform digital canvas for Teams and Microsoft 365 | Microsoft ecosystem users, quick ideation sessions, team meetings | 85.7 | Included with Microsoft 365 | #5 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools |
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| 8 |  ExcalidrawVirtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn diagrams | Technical teams, privacy-conscious users, lightweight sketching | 83.3 | Free (open-source) | #6 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools |
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| 9 |  Google JamboardCollaborative whiteboard canvas in Google Workspace | Google Workspace users, lightweight team brainstorming, quick sketches | 81.0 | Included with Google Workspace | #7 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools |
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| 10 |  ConceptboardDigital whiteboard for visual collaboration | Design feedback workflows, creative collaboration, annotation-heavy sessions | 78.7 | $12/month | #8 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools |
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How to choose an alternative to Whimsical
Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:
- Miro: Brainstorming and visual workshops
- Lucidchart: Flowcharts and technical diagrams
- Mural: Workshops, facilitation-led sessions, design thinking processes
- Axure RP: Complex and data heavy enterprise prototyping
- Planner 5D: Detailed floor plan generation
- FigJam: Design teams, lightweight ideation, Figma-integrated workflows
- Microsoft Whiteboard: Microsoft ecosystem users, quick ideation sessions, team meetings
- Excalidraw: Technical teams, privacy-conscious users, lightweight sketching
- Google Jamboard: Google Workspace users, lightweight team brainstorming, quick sketches
- Conceptboard: Design feedback workflows, creative collaboration, annotation-heavy sessions
Closest to Whimsical by the rankings they share: Miro (2 rankings) and Lucidchart (2 rankings).
Free to start, by their stated pricing: Lucidchart, FigJam and Excalidraw.
Stated starting prices: Miro (USD 8.00 per user per month), Mural ($15/user/month), Axure RP ($25/month), Planner 5D ($9.99/month) and Conceptboard ($12/month).
Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.
Each alternative in brief
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The visual workspace for innovation
#1 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools: Miro is a comprehensive online whiteboarding platform that supports infinite canvas collaboration, real-time editing, and integrated templates for agile workflows, design sprints, and strategic planning.
PROS- Infinite canvas for creativity
- Huge library of templates
CONS- Not suitable for detailed task scheduling
- Can become disorganised without moderation
95.0
02
#3 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools: Lucidchart combines diagramming capabilities with collaborative whiteboarding, supporting flowcharts, mind maps, wireframes, and UML diagrams with powerful shape libraries and intelligent connectors.
PROS- Excellent automated diagramming features
- Strong data linking capabilities
CONS- Interface feels more analytical than creative
- Free plan restricts object counts
90.3
03
Virtual workspace for breakthrough thinking
#2 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools: Mural specialises in facilitated collaboration with structured templates designed for workshops, design thinking, retrospectives, and strategic sessions with built-in facilitation tools and frameworks.
PROS- Superb facilitation-focused design with guided workflows for structured sessions
- Excellent template library specifically built for workshops and collaborative exercises
CONS- Slightly higher pricing compared to some competitors
- Can feel less open-ended than infinite canvas tools for freeform ideation
92.7
04
#3 in Enterprise diagramming software: Axure RP is a comprehensive tool enabling UX professionals to build realistic, functional prototypes without coding. It also allows users to create diagrams, wireframes, and documentation alongside these rich prototypes.
PROS- Unmatched capability for complex dynamic prototypes
- Generates detailed documentation automatically
CONS- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Interface feels less modern than browser competitors
94.0
05
Create your dream home
#4 in Enterprise diagramming software: Planner 5D is a product.
PROS- Automatic 2D to 3D conversion
- Cross-platform availability
CONS- Many features require in-app purchases
92.0
06
Collaborative whiteboarding for designers and product teams
#4 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools: FigJam is Figma's dedicated whiteboarding product, offering a lightweight canvas for ideation with sticky notes, sketching, and real-time collaboration deeply integrated with Figma's design ecosystem.
PROS- Generous free tier suitable for small teams and individual brainstorming sessions
- Seamless integration with Figma ecosystem for design-to-prototype workflows
CONS- Less robust for large-scale enterprise diagramming compared to specialist tools
- Smaller template library than dedicated whiteboarding platforms
88.0
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Freeform digital canvas for Teams and Microsoft 365
#5 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools: Microsoft Whiteboard is a freeform digital canvas integrated into Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365, enabling real-time sketching, note-taking, and lightweight collaboration with cloud synchronisation.
PROS- Native Teams integration with no additional cost for Microsoft 365 subscribers
- Simple, approachable interface perfect for spontaneous brainstorming and sketching
CONS- Less sophisticated templating and shape libraries compared to dedicated tools
- Limited collaboration features compared to enterprise whiteboarding platforms
85.7
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Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn diagrams
#6 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools: Excalidraw is an open-source, lightweight whiteboarding tool focused on creating hand-drawn style diagrams and sketches with end-to-end encryption, multiplayer support, and zero tracking.
PROS- Free and open-source with no tracking or analytics collection
- Hand-drawn aesthetic suits technical documentation and architectural sketches
CONS- Smaller feature set compared to commercial platforms
- Limited template library and fewer integrations available
83.3
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Collaborative whiteboard canvas in Google Workspace
#7 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools: Google Jamboard is a freeform digital canvas integrated within Google Workspace, enabling real-time sketching and collaboration for Google Workspace subscribers with automatic cloud storage and sharing.
PROS- Free for Google Workspace subscribers with automatic cloud synchronisation
- Simple interface ideal for casual team sketching and brainstorming sessions
CONS- Limited advanced features and templating compared to specialised platforms
- Fewer shape libraries and customisation options than competitors
81.0
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Digital whiteboard for visual collaboration
#8 in Top 10 Whiteboarding Tools: Conceptboard provides a flexible digital whiteboard combining sketching, commenting, and object manipulation with strong emphasis on annotation and feedback workflows for creative teams.
PROS- Powerful annotation and commenting system ideal for design feedback workflows
- Flexible canvas supporting mixed media including image import and rich object manipulation
CONS- Smaller user base and fewer third-party integrations compared to market leaders
- Less robust templating than larger platforms
78.7