# Open-source alternatives to Miro

> Open-source alternatives to Miro that run locally, allow commercial use and need no paid API include Excalidraw (shared whiteboards and live collaboration; MIT). None of the 2 projects we track covers all 3 Miro jobs, so most people combine two or more.

Miro: Miro sells collaborative canvases for diagrams, planning and workshops. These alternatives cover shared drawing boards rather than the full workshop and enterprise platform. Pricing: See pricing page (checked 2026-10-16). Facts checked 2026-10-15.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Excalidraw](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/excalidraw) | whiteboarding, real-time-collaboration | Self-hosted client via Docker, offline PWA, or hosted excalidraw.com | Yes, MIT | None required | Not documented |
| [WBO (Whitebophir)](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/wbo) | whiteboarding, real-time-collaboration | Self-hosted server (Docker or Node.js); public demo server | Yes, under AGPL-3.0 conditions (share source of modified network deployments) | None required | Not documented |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to Miro?

Yes. Excalidraw and WBO (Whitebophir) are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. Each covers only part of what Miro does, so check which job you need.

### Can I do shared whiteboards locally without a Miro subscription?

Yes, with Excalidraw (MIT) and WBO (Whitebophir) (AGPL-3.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do live collaboration locally without a Miro subscription?

Yes, with Excalidraw (MIT) and WBO (Whitebophir) (AGPL-3.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which Miro alternatives can I use commercially?

Confirmed: Excalidraw. With conditions: WBO (Whitebophir). This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of Miro?

Not as of 2026-10-15. Shared whiteboards, live collaboration and workshop timers, voting and facilitation are covered by different projects.

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